Long Island bus carrying several children strikes pole; minor injuries reported

MASSAPEQUA, Long Island (WABC) -- A school bus with several children on board struck a pole on Long Island Monday afternoon.

The one vehicle accident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Alhambra Road and Merrick Road in Massapequa.

Police say a few children on board were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Authorities have closed off the intersection in both directions.

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