5 students hospitalized after school bus hit at DeKalb County intersection

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A school bus was involved in a crash in DeKalb County on Friday morning, according to the local school district.

The accident happened at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Fisher Trail when a passenger car ran a red light and hit the bus, the district said. Thirty Lakeside High School students were on board, and five of them were taken to the hospital.

The rest of the students were taken to school on another bus, according to the school system.

DeKalb County police are handling the investigation. No charges have been announced yet.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.