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Swansea Bus Driver Accused of Urinating on Bus with Young Children
The 71-year-old driver allegedly urinated after pulling over while 12 young children were on board; no charges filed and investigations are ongoing, police said.
- A 71-year-old bus driver for Hoyle Elementary School in Swansea was fired Monday after allegedly urinating inside the bus while 12 students, ranging from Pre-K to second grade, were on board.
- The driver instructed the 12 children to move to the back of the bus before allegedly relieving himself in the driver's seat; students reported the unusual behavior to teachers upon arrival at school.
- Investigators believe none of the students witnessed the driver's actions, and no charges have been filed against the driver as of Monday afternoon, the Swansea Police Department said.
- Swansea Public Schools notified the Amaral Bus Company of the termination and is reviewing its relationship with the provider; all parents of the children on the bus were notified of the 'troubling incident.'
- School officials filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families per state law, emphasizing that such behavior in the presence of young children is 'unacceptable' and the investigation will continue.
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