Lawrence school’s van in accident; no students injured

Four Cordley Elementary School students were in a Lawrence school district van when it was rear-ended Wednesday morning; none was injured.

Around 8:45 a.m. a van owned by the district and driven by a staff member was bringing four students to the district’s office at 110 McDonald Drive, said Julie Boyle, communications director for the school district. While stopped at a stoplight at the intersection of 19th and Ohio streets the van was rear-ended by a truck.

No injuries were reported in either vehicle, Boyle said. Another staff member came to the scene to pick up the students and bring them to the district’s office.

“The driver had to stay and check with police on the police report,” Boyle said. “Fire medical and Lawrence police responded, checked out all the kids.”

Boyle said the van’s rear bumper was dented, but she believed the vehicle was still functional.

The district notified the parents of all students involved, Boyle said.

No further information was immediately available.