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Driver, child transported to hospital after school bus crash on interstate in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The bus, which was carrying 19 children from Davidson Academy, was involved in a collision on an interstate. A spokesperson for the private school confirmed that all parents have been notified and that another bus was sent to pick up the remaining passengers.
A school bus crash resulted in a driver and child being transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The bus, which was carrying 19 children from Davidson Academy, was involved in a collision on an interstate. A spokesperson for the private school confirmed that all parents have been notified and that another bus was sent to pick up the remaining passengers.
The crash caused traffic to back up for hours. The school's Hendersonville-Gallatin bus was the one involved in the accident, which occurred on the way to school. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The school reported that everyone involved is okay, and the situation is under control.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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