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Three students struck by bus at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner

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GARDNER. Mass. — Three students were struck by a bus at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner on Tuesday morning.

According to the school officials, around 7:50 a.m., a MART bus hit three students in Lot B of the school’s Gardner Campus while attempting to turn near the bus stop.

The students were evaluated on scene and transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The college says they are in touch with the student’s families.

“We recognize that incidents like this are traumatic - especially to those directly involved or who witnessed this event,” the college said in a statement.

The college is making counselors available throughout the day for any community member who needs additional support or who would like to talk.

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