Gulfport police responded to a school bus crash Thursday morning near a local high school.
According to the Gulfport Police Department, the crash happened around 57th Street South and 11th Avenue South near the Boca Ciega High School bus loop.
A GPD release said a Nissan Altima with three passengers was illegally parked in front of a no-parking sign on 11th Avenue South.
As a student opened the rear driver’s side door, it ended up hitting a school bus carrying 37 students as it passed the vehicle.
“This caused damage to the door of the Nissan and a few scratches on the bus,” the release said. “There were no reports of any serious injuries or any visible injuries, however, approximately 7 people did request to go to the hospital. “
The Nissan driver will be issued a citation, according to police. The crash is still under investigation.
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Source: wfla
