School Bus and Vehicle Crash with Mass Casualty Response on Palm Brush Trail and White Eagle Blvd

Summary: A significant vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Palm Brush Trail and White Eagle Boulevard in Manatee County, Florida, involving a school bus carrying approximately 40 children and at least one other vehicle. The incident resulted in a mass casualty response, with multiple patients, including pediatric trauma and adult injuries. Emergency services responded with fire, EMS, and law enforcement units, establishing a triage and collection point for patients and coordinating helicopter transport for a critically injured child. Multiple hospitals in the area were contacted to accept patients, and traffic was diverted as the scene was managed. A reunification area for parents was set up, and the incident required extensive coordination among first responders.