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Cortland Today
By the People, for the People
Three students injured in Cortland County school bus crash
Accident involved Homer Central School District bus with 11 students, driver, and aide on board
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Three students were injured in a school bus crash in Cortland County, New York on Monday. The accident occurred in Truxton and involved a bus from the Homer Central School District carrying 11 elementary students, a driver, and a bus aide. The injured students were transported to Upstate University Hospital for treatment of two head injuries and a hand injury, while several other minor injuries were also reported.
Why it matters
School bus safety is a critical issue, as these vehicles transport millions of children to and from school each day. Crashes involving school buses can have serious consequences, highlighting the need for robust safety protocols and driver training to protect vulnerable young passengers.
The details
According to the New York State Police, the accident occurred in Truxton and involved a bus from the Homer Central School District. In total, 11 elementary school students, a bus driver, and a bus aide were on board the bus at the time of the crash. The injured students were transported to Upstate University Hospital, where they were treated for two head injuries and a hand injury. Several other minor injuries were also reported from the incident.
- The accident occurred on Monday, February 10, 2026.
The players
New York State Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the school bus crash in Cortland County.
Homer Central School District
The school district that operated the bus involved in the crash in Truxton, Cortland County.
Upstate University Hospital
The medical facility where the injured students from the school bus crash were transported for treatment.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of school bus safety and the need for continued vigilance to protect the wellbeing of students during their daily commutes to and from school.
