Boardman School Bus Incident Causes Afternoon Delay, Students Safe

A routine afternoon school bus route in Boardman experienced a significant delay Wednesday following a minor traffic incident, according to district officials. The delay affected students being transported home from Riverside Junior/Senior High School.

While specific details of the incident are still being reviewed by local authorities, initial reports confirm there was no collision and no injuries were reported among the students or the driver. The bus was temporarily unable to proceed due to the situation on the roadway, prompting the driver to follow all established safety protocols.

“The safety of our students is our absolute top priority,” said a spokesperson for the Morrow County School District. “The driver handled the situation exactly as trained, ensuring everyone remained safe and secure on the bus until the situation was resolved and we could continue the route.”

Parents of students on the affected bus were notified of the delay via the district’s automated messaging system. The bus eventually completed its drop-off route approximately 90 minutes behind schedule. District officials thanked parents for their patience and understanding, and commended the bus driver for a calm and professional response under pressure.

The incident serves as a reminder for all motorists in Morrow County to exercise increased caution, especially in school zones and around buses with activated stop signs and flashing lights. An internal review of the event is standard procedure.