Jeffersonville, IN (August 27, 2026) – Two students were taken to a Louisville hospital after a school bus carrying a middle school volleyball team was struck Wednesday afternoon, August 26, on I-265 west near State Road 62 and 10th St.
The bus was carrying North Harrison Middle School volleyball players to a game in Charlestown. According to preliminary findings, the driver, identified as 69-year-old Debra Barr, was traveling slowly along the emergency shoulder before attempting a U-turn through a median crossover.
The bus stopped during the turn and was hit from behind by a westbound car. The car caught fire afterwards, but bystanders extinguished the flames.
Two students were taken to Norton Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The car driver was also hurt but suffered only minor injuries.
The cause of the collision remains under review as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the students and others affected as they recover.
What Should Families Know After a School Bus Accident?
School bus accidents can involve several people at once, including students, drivers, and occupants of other vehicles. Injuries may range from minor pain to more serious harm, depending on how the vehicles move and where people are seated.
Medical attention can help document physical problems that appear after a roadway accident. Parents and guardians may also want to keep records of medical visits, treatment instructions, and related expenses. Photos of vehicle damage and any visible roadway conditions can preserve details that may otherwise be difficult to recall later.
School transportation records may also contain information about the bus, its route, and the trip being taken. The details available after an accident can vary, so records from different sources may provide a fuller picture of what occurred.
