HENRY COUNTY, Va. (rbs news now) — One person was airlifted to a hospital Thursday morning after a crash involving a Henry County Public Schools bus, according to authorities at the scene.

The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. March 19 at the intersection of Chatham Road and Stoney Mountain Road in Henry County.

Authorities told rbs news now a passenger vehicle was involved in the crash with a Henry County Public Schools bus.

The vehicle ran off the road and into a ditch, sustaining extensive damage.

The occupant of the vehicle was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities said the bus driver was checked at the scene by Henry County Public Safety.

Authorities also said no students were on the school bus at the time of the crash.

The Virginia Department of Transportation closed the road while crews worked the scene.

Responding agencies included Dyer Store Volunteer Fire Department, Henry County Department of Public Safety and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted with traffic control.

The Virginia State Police is investigating the crash.

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