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School Bus Flip Leaves 33 Hospitalized | Wilmington News
A school bus carrying the Douglas Byrd High football team flipped over on a highway ramp in Leland, sending all 33 people—including 26 students—to the hospital. Thankfully, everyone was treated and released, though four sustained minor injuries. The 57-year-old driver, Annette Blount, now faces charges for speeding through a curve. Police are investigating the crash, which caused a partial road blockage, while families and the community brace for answers. This sobering incident underscores how quickly routine trips can turn dangerous—and how lucky we are that no one was seriously hurt. Listen…
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