School bus, six vehicles involved in accident in South Toledo

Authorities examine the crash site at Garden Road and Perrysburg-Holland Road in South Toledo.

An accident involving a school bus and six vehicles happened about 8:10 a.m. Wednesday at Garden Road and Perrysburg-Holland Road in South Toledo, authorities said.

The female driver of the bus told police that a slippery seat cushion caused her to fall off her seat and lose control of the bus. The bus jumped two curbs and collided with some of the vehicles, eyewitnesses said.

There were children on the bus from Springfield Local Schools but there were no serious injuries. Passersby helped from them from the bus and they were taken away from the scene.

The bus driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, but there were no other reported injuries, according to the Lucas County Sheriff s office.