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A school bus in Gary, Indiana, rolled forward at a red light Wednesday morning due to a braking failure, colliding with a southbound SUV and injuring the driver and one student. All other students were safely delivered to school, with parents notified. The district reaffirmed its commitment to student safety, while officials investigate the malfunction—caused by First Student, the company that operates and maintains the buses. Damage was sustained, but the focus remains on preventing future incidents and ensuring student well-being.

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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/17/two-injured-in-gary-school-bus-collision-with-suv/

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