A bus transporting the Aliquippa Middle School football team overturned Saturday morning near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bus was carrying 25 students and two adult chaperones when the accident occurred in Economy, Beaver County, while en route to a game at Pine-Richland Middle School in Gibsonia.
Injuries and Emergency Response
According to Action News 4, the crash injured 21 people, who were hospitalized. Other students were taken to hospitals by their parents. Local authorities advised families to meet their children at the Ambridge Fire Station following the incident.
“Every player is being assessed,” the 2025 Aliquippa Jr. High Football team wrote on social media just before noon.
The bus reportedly caused damage to multiple power lines and utility poles during the accident. Emergency services responded promptly to secure the scene and assist the injured.
Cause of the Crash Still Under Investigation
At this time, officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash. Local authorities are investigating all possible factors to determine what led to the incident.
No fatalities have been reported, and updates on the conditions of the hospitalized students remain limited.
What We Know So Far
- The accident involved a bus carrying 25 students and two adults.
- 21 individuals were hospitalized after the crash.
- The team was traveling to a game at Pine-Richland Middle School.
- Several power lines and poles were damaged in the incident.
- Parents were advised to meet children at Ambridge Fire Station.
Stay tuned for updates as more information about the Aliquippa Bus Crash becomes available.