WALNUT COVE — Several students had minor injuries today when a sport utility vehicle hit a school bus on N.C. 65 near Walnut Cove as the bus was slowing down to let off a student, authorities said.
Up to four students were taken to Forsyth Medical Center and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for non life-threatening injuries, said Trooper Jonathan Phillips of the N.C. Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. when the SUV hit the bus on N.C. 65 near Pulpwood Drive, Phillips said. The bus was traveling at 5 mph and the SUV was traveling at 35 mph when the crash occurred.
The bus had more than 20 students from South Stokes High School. The school-bus driver was not hurt.
Johannah Stern, 53, of Greensboro was cited for misdemeanor failure to reduce speed, Phillips said.
The bus had about $5,000 in damage, and the SUV had $10,000 in damage, Phillips said.
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