New Bedford School Bus Stuck on Sassaquin Avenue

Concerned parents in a local community group were rightfully upset when their kids did not show up from school earlier today. As of 5:30pm we could confirm that there were at least two students left on the school bus. “Pulaski Bus 11” is the vehicle that has gotten stuck. The road is currently blocked off as they try to extricate the vehicle and tow it. If you are unfamiliar with Sassaquin Ave in the far north end, its a relatively steep hill with a nasty curve on a good day. Throw 2 feet of snow on top of it and its a disaster waiting to happen.

Several parents called the school department looking for guidance and were directed to call the bus company (Reliable) only to be hung up on. Finally a group of parents backtracked the route the bus was supposed to take only to find them stuck in the snow. It was at that point a public post was made and other parents chimed in who were also looking for their kids. Feedback from many reflected the above sentiment that information was scarce and many parents were left in the dark. Reports are that the bus driver remained calm and kept the kids under control. At some point the bus was evacuated do to its proximity to Sassaquin Pond. Not a single parent who posted in the group received a call from the school or the bus company explaining what was going on or where they could pick up their kids. This is a developing story.