A school bus carrying children collided with a car in Saint-Clet, about 50 minutes west of downtown Montreal, Monday morning.
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The accident took place around 9 a.m. on Route 201, according to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Joyce Kemp.
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The collision forced road closures in both directions between Saint-Clet and Saint-Lazare.
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The vehicle’s driver was seriously injured and transported to hospital.
Eight students who were on the bus were also brought to hospital as a preventative measure.