A school bus with at least 31 passengers overturned on the Garden State Parkway in Montvale, N.J., on March 11, 2025. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m., injuring 13 individuals, including one person who sustained serious injuries.
- School bus overturned in Montvale, N.J.
- At least 31 passengers were on board.
- Thirteen people hospitalized, one seriously injured.
- Bus traveling from Lakewood to Rockland County.
- Investigation by New Jersey State Police ongoing.
- Governor briefed on the incident via social media.
The bus accident took place in the northbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway just north of Exit 171. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene to assist those injured. Video footage showed the yellow bus tipped onto its side with fire trucks surrounding it.
The passengers were reportedly en route from Lakewood, New Jersey, to Rockland County in New York when the crash occurred. Officials confirmed that there were no fatalities but noted that one individual suffered serious injuries among the total of 13 hospitalized.
- Date of Incident: March 11, 2025
- Location: Garden State Parkway near Montvale, NJ
- Total Passengers: At least 31
- Injuries Reported: 13 (1 serious)
An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. Governor Phil Murphy stated he had been briefed about the situation and emphasized that both New Jersey State Police and Department of Transportation personnel were present at the site for further inquiries.
This incident highlights concerns regarding school transportation safety as investigations continue into what led to this overturning event on a major highway.
