School bus driver refused to stop for train, was '6 inches' away from fatal tragedy: cops

Published
April 07, 2026
Location
Sumter, South Carolina
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Incident type
Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Sumter South Carolina in Sumter, South Carolina: A school bus driver, Yvonne Hampton, refused to stop for a train on April 2, 2026, leading to a near-collision. The train clipped the back of the bus, but no students were injured. The driver was arrested and charged with 29 counts of child neglect, culpable negligence, and reckless driving. The incident occurred in Sumter County, South Carolina, and was reported by local authorities.

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School bus driver refused to stop for train, was '6 inches' away from fatal tragedy: cops

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