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Car and school bus collide on Maple Avenue, Chardon OH

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Traffic

Reported: 12/19/2025 12:13 PM

N Hambden St & Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible vehicle collision involving a small SUV and a school bus near Maple Avenue and North Hambden Street in Chardon. One student reportedly sustained an arm injury. The scene showed moderate to minor damage, and command was established as units investigated.

Audio|Heard on: Geauga County Public Safety

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01:33

Transcript:

00:00

We have a car versus bus, Maple Avenue, North Hambden.

00:04

We are paging out rescue.

00:05

There is a student claiming an arm injury.

00:16

Attention, Chardon Fire and Rescue, you are needed for a crash.

00:19

Maple Avenue and North Hampton Street for a bus versus car, student claiming an arm injury.

00:28

2800 clear, 1516.

00:32

Chardon copies.

00:38

410, 42000.

00:41

Go ahead.

00:48

Zero traces of any odors inside the residence.

00:52

He'll calls for alarm.

00:53

Command may be terminated.

00:55

4127 and 4156 will be in service returning.

00:59

Copy.

01:05

3322, 2800 initial report.

01:12

3322.

01:13

22 and 57 are on scene.

01:20

I got a small SUV versus a school bus.

01:23

There is moderate to minor damage.

01:26

3318 will be establishing command.

01:28

We'll be out investigating.

01:29

Fans will be updated.

01:32

Copy.

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Location mentioned:

N Hambden St & Maple Ave, Chardon, OH 44024

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