School bus catches fire after crash in Walker County
by Sumner Harrell
Walker County Schools bus catches fire following crash on AL 102 near Townley on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Beth Redker)
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) —
A Walker County Schools bus caught fire after it was involved in a crash with a SUV near Townley Tuesday afternoon.
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The crash happened on AL 102 eastbound at AL 124 around 3:30 p.m.
Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham said the bus driver and the students who were on the bus safely exited out of the back of the bus. No injuries were reported.
"I'm thankful to live in Walker County where many citizens stopped to make sure traffic was halted and the children were safe. I appreciate the quick response from the following fire departments: Carbon Hill, Saragossa, and Townley, as well as RPS and local and state law enforcement," said Dr. Willingham.
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Dr. Willingham said the school district is assessing the situation.
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