Early this afternoon, three buses carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School were traveling home south on Interstate 77, following a field trip just outside Charlotte. A tire blew on one of the buses, causing an accident. The bus was carrying 3 adults and roughly 35 students.

The two other buses traveling back on Interstate 77 were not involved.

EMS is on the scene, along with other emergency responders, law enforcement agencies, and district/school personnel. EMS is assessing everyone on the scene, and some students are being transported for further evaluation. 

We will update you as information becomes available. Trooper Bob – ABC News 4 Traffic Tracker said at least 5 medi-vac helicopter were on the scene and at least 18 have been transported to the hospital.