Florida school bus driver arrested after driving bus full of children across railroad tracks as train approached
A Florida school bus driver drove a bus carrying children across railroad tracks while a train was approaching, leading to her arrest by police. The incident was captured on camera and involved multiple children at risk of collision. The driver's actions endangered dozens of young passengers and resulted in criminal charges. The incident raises questions about bus driver screening, safety protocols at railroad crossings, and whether existing training standards prevented such reckless decision-making.
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- April 9, 2026 at 6:53 AM PDT
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