25 hospitalized after Salem High School football team bus overturns, district says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A bus carrying Salem High School’s football team overturned overnight, sending 22 students and 3 adults to the hospital, according to the Rockdale County School District.

The accident happened on SR 138 near I-20 at around 12:30 a.m., a Georgia Department of Transportation notice said. All lanes were closed as emergency officials responded.

One person was airlifted for their injuries, according to the district. Many of the others transported for medical treatment have since been released.

The school’s website indicated the team was playing an away game against Greater Atlanta Christian School on Friday night.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Atlanta News First has reached out to law enforcement for more information.

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, which was founded to support students and families after traumatic events following the Uvalde school shooting, said it will provide chaplain support and mental health resources.

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