WILDWOOD, FL (352today.com) – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reports that a Wildwood School bus was involved in a crash early Friday morning.

They say the crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 222 and 223.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 68-year-old woman from Bushnell was driving a Ford Escort Wagon eastbound on County Road 222.

They say at the same time, a Sumter County school bus driven by a 50-year-old woman from Wildwood was traveling southbound on CR-223.

FHP says the two vehicles approached the intersection of the county roads when the woman driving the Ford Escort Wagon did not stop at a posted stop sign.

SCSO says that no students were hurt in the wreck. Courtesy: FHP
The driver of the Ford Escort, a 68-year-old woman from Bushnell, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, according to FHP. Courtesy: FHP

They say the bus crossed the intersection at the same time and crashed into the Ford Escort.

FHP says both drivers were transported to nearby hospitals. They say the 68-year-old woman received serious injuries, while the bus driver’s injuries were minor.

There were 14 middle and high school students on the school bus, according to FHP. They reported no injuries to any of them and said the students were released to their parents.

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.