Tuesday September, 24 2024 @ 06:44
Nature: Vehicle Accident w/Medics
Location: Mount Joy Rd and Cordrey Rd Millsboro, DE 19966
Notes: School Bus Incident
On Tuesday morning, September 24th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident involving potentially two school buses on Mount Joy Road. Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics, the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad, the Delaware State Police as well as the school district transportation officials.
Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.
Emergency response crew assignments included traffic control assistance where needed, assistance with incident evaluation and clarification of resources needed.
It appears that potentially both school bus mirrors connected while traversing on Mount Joy Road. One bus did not have any children on board, the other bus did have broken window and children on board. One bus was located at or near of the intersection of Mount Joy Road and Cordrey Road. The other bus was located on Mount Joy Road near the DSWA transfer station.
The Sussex County Paramedics coordinated paperwork and processing in accordance to protocol procedures.
The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with traffic as needed.
The Delaware State Police are investigating.
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