Five people were transported to Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, he said. Among the injured were four of the 30 students on the bus and the driver.
The collision occurred around 7 p.m. Wednesday on Route 22 near Old Post Road, he said. Route 22 was closed for around two hours.
The Sheriff's department was assisted by state police, the Millerton Police Department and multiple fire and EMS agencies. Castano said Fire and EMS agencies were called due to the large number of students on the bus.
This story will be updated.
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