Breaking: School Bus Collides with Public Bus in Riverhead, Trapping Riders

January 14, 2026 | Riverhead, NY

A collision between a school bus and a public bus at the intersection of Doctors Path and Northville Turnpike has resulted in injuries and several passengers trapped on the public bus. The crash occurred around 3:56 p.m. on Jan. 14. No children were aboard the school bus at the time. Emergency crews arrived promptly to the scene, prioritizing the rescue of those entrapped on the public bus. The incident remains under investigation, with authorities withholding further details on the extent of injuries.

Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a school bus & public bus Overturned w/ inj & Entrapment on public bus no kids on school bus.

This event is being reviewed by local officials as part of wider initiatives to bolster road safety measures at high-traffic intersections.

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