Crash in Norwich between school bus and animal van results in serious injury

A person was seriously hurt and two others were hospitalized after a crash involving a school bus and van transporting animals in Norwich.

The fire department was called to the crash at the intersection of Mohegan Park Road and Hunters Road on Wednesday morning.

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No children were on the school bus during the accident, but three adults were taken to the hospital. One of them suffered a serious head injury, according to the fire department.

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The van driver had a police K-9 in the back during the crash, but both the dog and driver weren't hurt.

The driver was trapped in their seat for a while, but firefighters said they were able to rescue them.

The area of the crash was closed for 45 minutes while firefighters worked on the incident, according to officials.

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Police are investigating the crash.