BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service crews are on the scene of an accident involving an 18-wheeler and a school bus at I-59 North and Arkadelphia Exit North.
A spokesperson for the Birmingham City School System said the bus was carrying students from Wenonah and Jackson-Olin High Schools. They had attended a program at the 16th Street Baptist Church commemorating the 60th anniversary of the church bombing. BFRS says six children are being transported to the hospital. One has moderate injuries and 4 have minor injuries. The bus was carrying 17 students and three chaperones.