San Antonio, August 20, 2025
News Summary
Two North East Independent School District buses collided at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 North and Redland Road, impacting 66 students. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported among the students, but one driver was hospitalized. Traffic in the area was disrupted for several hours as emergency crews attended to the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and parents were advised to pick up their children from Tejeda Middle School.
San Antonio — Two North East Independent School District buses collided on U.S. Highway 281 North at the Redland Road intersection on Tuesday afternoon, around 4:00 p.m. Approximately 66 students from Tejeda Middle School were aboard the two buses at the time of the crash. Authorities reported that no serious injuries were sustained by students; all students were checked at the scene and did not require hospitalization. One bus driver was transported to a hospital, and the driver’s condition remains unknown. The crash closed multiple lanes on U.S. 281 for several hours, with the affected exit reopening around 6:00 p.m., roughly two hours after the incident. The cause of the crash is currently unclear and remains under investigation.
Details of the Crash
The collision involved two North East ISD buses that struck each other at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 North and Redland Road. One bus was carrying about 26 students and the other about 40 students, for a total of 66 students on board. San Antonio police and other emergency responders were on scene. Students were examined by responders at the location and were later returned to Tejeda Middle School. Parents were advised to pick up their children at the school following the incident.
Students and Injuries
Officials confirmed that no serious injuries were reported among students. All students were checked at the scene by emergency personnel and did not require transport to hospitals. One bus driver was taken to a hospital; authorities have not released details about that driver’s condition. No additional injuries were reported in publicly available information.
Traffic and Road Impacts
Multiple lanes on U.S. Highway 281 were closed for several hours while emergency crews responded and cleared the scene. The affected exit at Redland Road was closed immediately after the crash and reopened at approximately 6:00 p.m., about two hours after the collision, causing delays and slowdowns for commuters in the area. Normal traffic flow resumed after the scene was cleared and lanes were reopened.
Investigation and Next Steps
Authorities have not released a cause for the crash. San Antonio police and other responding agencies were handling traffic control and initial scene processing. The incident remains under investigation, and officials indicated that further information would be provided as it becomes available. The school district coordinated the return of students to Tejeda Middle School and notified parents to pick up their children at the school.
Background
Tejeda Middle School students were on board district buses following standard transportation routes. When school vehicle incidents occur, protocol typically includes on-scene evaluation by emergency responders, transportation or sheltering of students as appropriate, parent notifications, and a follow-up investigation into vehicle and driver factors. In this incident, those procedures resulted in students being checked at the scene and returned to school without further medical transport.
FAQ
What happened?
Two North East ISD buses collided on U.S. Highway 281 North at Redland Road around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
How many students were on the buses?
Approximately 66 students were aboard the two buses: about 26 students on one bus and about 40 on the other.
Were there any injuries?
No serious injuries were reported among students. All students were checked at the scene and did not require hospitalization. One bus driver was taken to a hospital; the driver’s condition is unknown.
What happened to the students after the crash?
The students were taken back to Tejeda Middle School, and parents were asked to pick up their children at the school.
Was the road closed?
Multiple lanes on U.S. Highway 281 were closed following the collision. The affected exit reopened around 6:00 p.m., about two hours after the crash.
Is the cause known?
The cause of the crash is currently unclear and under investigation.
Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Tuesday, around 4:00 p.m. |
| Location | U.S. Highway 281 North at Redland Road, San Antonio |
| Vehicles involved | Two North East ISD school buses |
| Students aboard | Approximately 66 total (about 26 on one bus, about 40 on the other) |
| Injuries | No serious student injuries reported; one driver transported to hospital |
| Road impacts | Multiple lanes closed for several hours; exit reopened around 6:00 p.m. |
| Current status | Students returned to Tejeda Middle School; investigation ongoing |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, ~4:00 p.m. | Two North East ISD buses collided at U.S. 281 North and Redland Road | Crash reported; emergency response on scene |
| Shortly after 4:00 p.m. | Students checked at the scene by responders | No students required hospitalization |
| Afternoon, within hours of crash | Students returned to Tejeda Middle School; parents advised to pick up | School district coordinated student return |
| ~4:00–6:00 p.m. | Multiple lanes on U.S. 281 closed; traffic slowdowns reported | Lane closures for several hours |
| ~6:00 p.m. | Affected exit reopened | Traffic flow restoring |
| Ongoing | Investigation into cause of crash | Under investigation |
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