School bus carrying football team crashes near Pittsburgh; at least 21 students hospitalized

The Aliquippa Jr. High School Football Team was involved in a bus crash on Saturday morning. 

A parent confirmed to KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley that the team was on the bus at the time of the crash. 

According to the team’s Facebook page, the team has left the scene as of approximately 11 a.m., and each player is being evaluated. 

In total, 28 people were on the bus at the time of the crash. Of the passengers, 25 students were on the bus, and 21 of those students were taken to the hospital. As was the bus driver. 

Their conditions are unknown. 

Two other adults on the bus at the time were not hurt. 

The Aliquippa superintendent said that he is heading to the hospital to check on the students. 

The extent of the injuries has not been released. 

We have a crew at the scene and will bring you the latest on KDKA.com