Breaking news: April 5
Gray-New Gloucester School bus involved in accident
BY ELIZABETH PRATA SALVETTI

Gray-- At 3 p.m. on Friday, April 5, a G-NG school bus carrying Russell Elementary School children was involved in an accident at the intersection of Route 115 and Center Street. No children were hurt. The substitute driver was not injured. Gray Fire and rescue responded within minutes, as did several Cumberland County Sheriffs and two State Troopers.

The car and bus collided head on while turning. The car was severely damaged. The bus was less damaged, but careful assessments concerning its repair will be made by SAD 15 officials over the School vacation week, which begins Monday. Arriving on the scene by 3:30 were Russell School Principal Ellen Beale and Finance and Operations Director Brian McDonnell. Beale said she rode the rest of the route with the children to help calm their fears and McDonnell organized the upcoming bus repair. A Cumberland County Sheriff's Officer took statements from the children.

Two State Troopers approach the Gray-New Gloucester School bus, sidelined on Center Road after the accident. No children were injured.

Gray Fire-Rescue Volunteer Gary Latno sweeps glass from under the damaged car. The auto was also leaking a variety of fluids. Absorbent pads had been placed on the pavement to catch the leaks. The car was left where it was, on Route 115.

 

 

 

Two Gray Fire rescue officers assess the situation. Scratch marks can be seen on the bus's front bumper. Brian McDonnell, SAD 15 Business and Finance Director, not visible, is behind the bus talking on a cell phone.