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UPDATE: 4 students treated, released from hospital after Hawkins ISD bus crash

HISD says Bus No. 7 was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon and ambulances have been called to the scene.

HAWKINS, Texas — A Hawkins ISD school bus was involved on a crash Tuesday afternoon.  

HISD says Bus No. 7 was involved in an accident and ambulances were called to the scene. Students who were riding the bus were picked up at the high school.

Superintendent Susan Morton says four students were taken to a local hospital, treated and released. 

Two of the students stayed home today, but they are OK, said Morton. "The bus driver went to the hospital with a shoulder injury and may be out for a couple of days. 

Morton said the weather played a factor in the accident, but is pleased all are doing well.

DPS is investigating the crash.

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