‘Scared to death;’ School bus slams into house while family sleeps; 2 students, driver hurt

UNION CITY, Ind. — Three people were injured after a school bus crashed into a home with a family inside it in Randolph County.

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The crash was reported in the area of Jackson Street and Hickory Street in Union City, Indiana, according to a Randolph County dispatcher.

Andy Seiber and his family were asleep when they heard something that was “like a big explosion.”

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“I was scared to death,” Seiber said.

A Randolph Eastern School Corporation carrying 21 students slammed into the side of their home around 8:15 a.m.

“You felt the bed shake, you know, and it’s a horrible sound,” he described.

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Two students, as well as the bus driver, were transported from the scene to an area hospital with injuries. As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, firefighters had to pry the driver out as part of the bus was crushed against the building.

Multiple students were taken to a local hospital by their parents to be evaluated.

The crash caused structural damage to the home and a building collapse team was called to the scene. Seiber said he’s unsure if his family will even be able to sleep in their own beds tonight.

“Probably have to go spend some time with my other daughter,” he said. “Could have been worse, so I guess we’re still lucky.”

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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