At approximately 7:50 a.m. today Madison County School District Bus #7 was enroute to Madison County Central School from Madison County High School with approximately 40 students. A Madison County Sheriff's Deputy was directing traffic at the west entrance gate of Madison Central and had east bound traffic stopped. Bus #7 was travelling east bound and stopped in front of Madison County Sheriff's Office when a private vehicle rear ended the bus.
All students were initially evaluated on scene by EMS. After initial evaluation was completed, students were bussed to Madison County Central School for further evaluation and to gather information regarding the accident.
Each parent or guardian of students on bus #7 is being notified by Madison County Central School administration. More information will be provided as information becomes available.