UPDATE: Phillipsburg police are urgently searching for a driver who fled the scene after sideswiping a school bus earlier today. The incident occurred at 2:30 PM on Wednesday in the 1000 block of South Main Street.
Witnesses reported that a silver Dodge Grand Caravan collided with the bus, leaving the area without stopping. Video footage from the bus reveals the minivan traveling at a speed of 32 mph when it veered out of its lane, crossed double yellow lines, and grazed the side of the bus.
Authorities suspect the minivan sustained visible damage, including scuffing and potentially yellow paint transfer along its driver’s side. Police are calling on the community for help, seeking witnesses or anyone with information about the vehicle or the driver.
If you can identify the driver or have seen the minivan, please contact Phillipsburg police at 908-835-2002. This is a critical situation as the safety of our children is at stake, and authorities are committed to ensuring accountability.
The Phillipsburg community is urged to remain vigilant as police work to resolve this incident. The school district has been notified, and authorities are assessing the implications for student safety. Further updates will follow as the investigation unfolds.
