A traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 5 North near the State Route 78 South interchange in Carlsbad, CA, involving two vehicles: a gray Toyota Tacoma and a school bus. The incident took place around 4:05 PM when the driver of the Tacoma appeared to lose consciousness while driving, leading to a collision with the school bus, which was carrying approximately 30 students. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among those involved.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where both vehicles were determined to be drivable. The Tacoma sustained damage to its front end and struck the passenger side mirror of the school bus. A third unidentified vehicle was also mentioned but was not clearly involved in the collision as it was lost from view shortly after the incident.
Traffic was affected as both vehicles were blocking the carpool lane, necessitating the arrival of a tow truck to clear the roadway. By approximately 4:18 PM, all vehicles were moved to the roadside, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.
Authorities confirmed that no ambulance was needed, as all parties involved declined medical attention. This incident highlights the importance of remaining alert while driving, especially in busy areas.