Two children were transported to the Grays Harbor Community Hospital by ambulance after an Aberdeen School District bus carrying 32 students on its way to Miller Junior High School was involved in a collision at Boone and Harriman streets around 7:30 a.m. Friday, according to a statement from the Aberdeen School District.

Initial reports indicated another child was transported to the hospital by a parent, and the driver of the truck involved in the accident was also taken by ambulance. Information about their condition was not available. At 10:15 a.m., the hospital released a statement that said four minors and two adults were being treated as a result of the accident.

At 10:32 a.m., Aberdeen Police Sgt. Steve Timmons reported the school bus was “struck head-on. The bus was turning east onto Harriman Street, while the striking vehicle was northbound on Boone Street. There were numerous reported non-serious injuries. Four people (two students and two from the striking vehicle) were transported by ambulance to the Grays Harbor Community Hospital for further treatment.”

The remaining students were transported to school by another bus where they were evaluated by the school nurse and provided an opportunity to call their parents.

According to Timmons, the northbound lanes on Boone Street between Huntley and Harriman were closed for about an hour and a half while Aberdeen Police and the State Patrol investigated.

“I am pleased with the prompt and professional response from our police and paramedics, along with district staff,” Superintendent Alicia Henderson said. “I know how upsetting this is for our students and families. We are here for guidance and counseling should anyone need it.”

The bus driver, John Maki, was not injured, “although he was shaken and very concerned about his students,” Superintendent Henderson added.

The cause of the accident was still under investigation late Friday afternoon.