"School Bus Incident in Suffolk County: Vehicle Hits Guardrail and Tips Over with Preschoolers Onboard."

In a Tuesday morning incident in Commack, Long Island, a bus carrying two adults and several children encountered a mishap. The vehicle collided with a guardrail, resulting in it overturning onto its side along Express Drive South, just west of Wicks Road, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Four children, who were passengers on the bus, were promptly transported to local hospitals for thorough evaluations. These young individuals were identified as attendees of Building Blocks Preschool in Commack, and their parents were promptly notified of the situation.

Both the bus driver, a male, and the aide, a female, sustained minor injuries in the crash and were transported to nearby hospitals for necessary medical attention. The Long Island Expressway Service Road witnessed closures between Exit 52 and Wicks Road as authorities conducted their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community remains on alert as details unfold, emphasizing the importance of safety and precautionary measures in school transportation.

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