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School bus crash on the way to Davidson Academy prompts new safety questions
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Amber Jayanth , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The crash happened on I-65 South, near an exit, and involved a bus transporting students to Davidson Academy, resulting in a driver and child being transported to the hospital. The bus was headed to Davidson Academy at the time of the crash.
A school bus crash occurred Tuesday morning, sending two people to the hospital. The bus was headed to Davidson Academy at the time of the crash. The incident has raised concerns about school bus safety, particularly following a fatal crash in Carroll County in March.
State Sen. Mark Pody is working on legislation aimed at preventing such crashes. The crash caused significant traffic backups. Further details about the incident and the proposed legislation are available.
The crash happened on I-65 South, near an exit, and involved a bus transporting students to Davidson Academy, resulting in a driver and child being transported to the hospital.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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