Two School Bus Accidents

May 11, 2026, 20:45
USSociety

Introduction

Two school bus accidents happened in New Jersey and New York. One child died and some people got hurt.

Main Body

A school bus hit a seven-year-old boy named Hunter Smith in New Jersey. People tried to help him, but he died at the hospital. The school is helping the other students feel better. A group is also collecting money for the family. In New York, a truck hit a school bus from behind. The truck driver looked at his phone and did not see the bus. Six people went to the hospital with small injuries. The police gave the driver tickets.

Conclusion

Police are still looking into the accident in New Jersey. The driver in New York got tickets for his mistakes.

Learning

THE 'PAST' SWITCH

To tell a story, we change the action word. Look at how the words in this story change from the present to the past:

  • Hit →\rightarrow Hit (Stayed the same!)
  • Die →\rightarrow Died
  • Help →\rightarrow Helped
  • Look →\rightarrow Looked

The Rule: To talk about yesterday or a finished event, we usually add -ed to the end of the word.

Example: The driver looked at his phone. (He did this before the accident).

WORD CLUSTERS

Some words always work together in this text to give specific meanings:

  • Collect money →\rightarrow gathering cash for a person.
  • Small injuries →\rightarrow hurts that are not dangerous.
  • Look into →\rightarrow to investigate or check the facts.

Vocabulary Learning

school
A place where children learn.
Example:The school bus takes students to school every morning.
bus
A large vehicle that carries many people.
Example:The school bus was on its way when the accident happened.
accident
An unexpected event that causes damage or injury.
Example:The bus accident caused several injuries.
hospital
A place where sick or injured people receive treatment.
Example:He was taken to the hospital after the collision.
help
To give assistance to someone.
Example:People tried to help the boy after the crash.
student
A person who studies at a school.
Example:The school is helping other students feel better.
group
A number of people who come together for a purpose.
Example:A group is collecting money for the family.
money
Currency used to buy goods or pay for services.
Example:They raised money to support the family after the tragedy.
driver
A person who operates a vehicle.
Example:The truck driver was given tickets for his mistake.
phone
A device used for making calls or sending messages.
Example:The driver looked at his phone and did not see the bus.
police
Law enforcement officers who keep the community safe.
Example:The police investigated the accident in New Jersey.
ticket
A notice that says a person has broken a rule.
Example:The driver received tickets for his negligence.
injury
Damage or harm to a body part.
Example:Six people went to the hospital with small injuries.
mistake
An error or wrong action.
Example:The driver got tickets for his mistakes.
look
To direct one's eyes toward something.
Example:He looked at his phone while driving.
feel
To experience an emotion or physical sensation.
Example:The students feel better after the school helps them.
better
In a more positive or improved state.
Example:She feels better after resting for a few days.
small
Not large in size or amount.
Example:The injuries were small and not life-threatening.
hit
To collide with something forcefully.
Example:The bus hit the boy when it turned the corner.
died
No longer alive.
Example:The boy died after the accident.
hurt
To cause pain or injury.
Example:Some people got hurt in the crash.