A crash involving a school bus and minivan in St. Clair Twp. - Dec 12/25 (Photo courtesy of OPP)A crash involving a school bus and minivan in St. Clair Twp. - Dec 12/25 (Photo courtesy of OPP)
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Bus driver charged in fiery St. Clair Twp. crash

Lambton OPP say a school bus driver has been charged in a fiery crash involving a minivan in St. Clair Township.

On December 12, just before 7 a.m., Lambton OPP, Lambton EMS, and the St. Clair Township Fire Department responded to the intersection of Plank Road and Lasalle Line.

Police said both vehicles became engulfed in flames, but the students aboard the bus were able to make it out safely.

One student was assessed at the scene for minor injuries.

The driver of the minivan was transported to hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 68-year-old bus driver, from Petrolia, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Failing to Yield to Traffic.

The accused is scheduled to appear in Sarnia court at a later date. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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