Leander ISD bus crash: Photos of school bus after Sandy Creek accident surface; 42 children were on board

A Leander ISD school bus crashed in Sandy Creek, TX, injuring 12 kids. Victims were airlifted; others taken to a church for reunification.

Updated on: Aug 14, 2025, 09:23:40 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A school bus with the Leander Independent School District in North Travis County, Texas crashed in the Sandy Creek area along the Nameless Road in Leander on Wednesday. The bus had 42 children and one adult on board when it crashed.

At least 12 children were injured, according to Texas Fox affiliate, Fox 7 Austin. Those injured have been airlifted to a hospital, Austin-Travis County EMS said. Those not requiring hospital admission are being taken into the Round Mountain Baptist Church for reunification, they added.

First photos of the school bus after the crash surfaced. Here are the photos:

Drivers have been asked to avoid the Nameless Road at the Palomino Ranch Drive area as a massive response involving multiple agencies unfolded.

Austin-Travis County EMS reported that one person sustained life-threatening injuries, two suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, and 40 others had non-life-threatening injuries.

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Ten transport units responded to the scene, including six ATCEMS ambulances, two ambulances from Travis County ESD 1, and two STARFlight helicopters, Fox 7 reported.

Several patients were taken to Dell Children's Center at Mueller and 51st Street, while others were transported to Texas Children's North, Dell Children's North, and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.

The vehicle, a 2024 Bluebird, was equipped with seatbelts at the time of the crash. Why the bus veered off the right side of the road and rolled over is being probed.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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