Tampa, FL – School Bus Crash on Blackburn Rd and US-41 Results in Injury

Tampa, FL (August 23, 2024) – A school bus crashed in a Publix parking lot in Sarasota County on Friday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Blackburn Rd and US-41.

According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the bus was empty of children at the time of the crash. The driver was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

The cause of the crash remains unknown. Sarasota County Schools officials responded to the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and more information will be provided as the inquiry progresses.