Second Duval County School Bus Crash in Two Weeks

Eight students and one adult transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:52pm

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For the second time in less than two weeks, a Duval County school bus carrying elementary students was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon on Zoo Parkway as the students were returning from a field trip. According to the school district, at least eight students were transported for medical assessment as a precaution, but no serious injuries have been reported.

Why it matters

School bus safety is a critical issue, and any incidents involving student transportation raise concerns about the procedures and protocols in place to protect children. This is the second such crash in the district in a short period, indicating a potential pattern that warrants investigation.

The details

The crash occurred on Zoo Parkway as the first and second grade students from John E. Ford Elementary School were returning from a field trip. First responders were called to the scene, and a backup bus arrived to transport the students back to the school.

  • The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026.
  • This is the second Duval County school bus crash in less than two weeks.

The players

Duval County Public Schools

The school district responsible for the bus and students involved in the crash.

John E. Ford Elementary School

The school that the first and second grade students attending the field trip were from.

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What’s next

The school district and local authorities will investigate the cause of the crash to determine if any safety protocols or procedures need to be reviewed or updated to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This second school bus crash in Duval County in a short period highlights the importance of maintaining the highest standards of safety for student transportation, and the need for thorough investigations to identify and address any underlying issues that may be putting children at risk.