RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. — A 20-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving after crashing into a school bus in the Capital Region this week, with authorities discovering two packages labeled “radioactive material” inside his vehicle.

New York State Police responded to the crash on Route 145 between Fox Creek Road and Route 81 at 7:26 a.m. Monday in Rensselaerville.

According to News10, the investigation found that Curtis L. Williams, of Rensselaer, was driving at a high speed when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Middleburgh Central School District bus.

At the time, the bus carried a driver, an adult attendant, and five children. Williams’ car overturned after hitting the bus and struck a utility pole.

During the crash assessment, the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire C

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