Tyler Special Needs Bus Wreck: Students Safe

**Tyler ISD Special Needs Bus Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash; Minor Injuries Reported**

**TYLER, Texas** – A Tyler ISD special needs bus transporting approximately 20 students was involved in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon on Highway 271 near Loop 323, resulting in minor injuries to a few students and one adult. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on December 9, 2025.

The collision, which took place near the intersection of Highway 271 and Loop 323 in Tyler, involved the Tyler ISD (tylerisd.org) bus, an 18-wheeler, and an additional passenger vehicle. Despite the nature of the crash, Tyler ISD confirmed that all students on board were safe. While a few students sustained minor injuries, and one adult on the bus also had minor injuries, no serious harm was reported to any of the individuals involved.

Emergency personnel from the Tyler Fire Department (tylertexas.com/departments/fire-department), UT Health East Texas EMS, and the Tyler Police Department (tylertexas.com/departments/police-department) were dispatched to the scene promptly. As a precautionary measure, several individuals were transported to local medical facilities for evaluation. These facilities included UT Health East Texas (uthealtheasttexas.com) and Christus Mother Frances (christushealth.org/locations/mother-frances-tyler) in Tyler.

Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the multi-vehicle crash, but the rapid response of emergency services ensured that everyone involved received immediate attention and care.