A school bus and truck crashed just after 7 a.m. Thursday morning near the interesection of Sunrise Highway and Babylon Turnpike in Merrick, according to Newsday.
Police told Newsday that no children were aboard the bus at the time of the incident, and nobody was seriously injured. Three people sustained minor injuries though, and the driver of the truck had to be extricated from his vehicle, sources told Patch.
Merrick Fire Department Empire Hose Company 3 and Friendship Engine Company 2 were at the scene.
Cops added that they are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
This is a developing news story. Patch will provide more information as it's made available.
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