TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Following Wednesday’s rollover crash involving a Leander ISD school bus in the Sandy Creek neighborhood, many were quick to share concerns about road safety in the area, reaching out to KXAN via email and on social media.
“The tailgating is my thing,” said Tom Lankford, who drives Nameless Road frequently. “And I know other people complain about people drifting over the yellow line or the double yellow line.”
Forty-two students were on the bus when it rolled over, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and 17 students – along with the driver – went to the hospital. Austin-Travis County EMS said two of the children had serious injuries, but everyone is expected to be okay.
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