Louisburg, NC (September 01, 2026) - Thirteen students were taken to area hospitals for medical evaluation after Terrell Lane Middle School Bus 328 crashed on Alert Road north of Louisburg, North Carolina, according to Franklin County Schools. Injuries were reported, but none were described as life-threatening.

The crash happened around 8 a.m. Tuesday with 19 students aboard. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the bus left the roadway, hit a culvert and then struck a mailbox before stopping. Franklin County Emergency Management said the emergency call came in at 8:12 a.m.

The school district said six students were released to their parents at the scene, while 13 were transported for further evaluation. The driver was also taken for medical evaluation. In a later update, the district said the driver and all 13 transported students had been discharged.

Responders included Franklin County EMS, the Gold Sand, Epsom and Louisburg fire departments, the Louisburg Police Department, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Warren County Emergency Services.

Franklin County Schools said the driver was charged with careless and reckless driving and failure to maintain lane control. The district also reported that the driver had been suspended with pay pending its investigation.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol was investigating the crash at the time of the reports. The district said it had not received an official determination of the cause.

Recovery After the School Bus Crash

Franklin County Schools said the driver and all 13 students transported to hospitals had been discharged. That update does not describe each person’s injuries or any follow-up care. Families should rely on the instructions provided for their own child and ask the treating provider about unclear restrictions.

If an injury affects attendance, transportation or school activities, parents can discuss the child’s care instructions with school staff. Some students may have restrictions while others may be able to resume their routines.

Legal Questions for Injured Students and Their Families

A personal injury lawyer can discuss a child’s treatment and the collision circumstances, including questions about medical expenses and a potential claim.