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Two killed in Mesa crash involving school bus

Two adults in a passenger vehicle died in a collision with a school bus in Mesa, Arizona, on Nov. 6, 2026. The bus driver was hospitalized and no students were on board.

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In brief

  • Two adults in a passenger vehicle died in a crash with a school bus in Mesa on Nov. 6, 2026.
  • The school bus driver was taken to a local hospital; his condition is unknown.
  • No students were on the bus at the time of the collision.
  • The cause of the crash has not been determined and the victims' names have not been released.

Two killed in Mesa crash involving school bus

Two people were killed in a crash between a passenger vehicle and a school bus in Mesa, Arizona, on Nov. 6, 2026, according to the Mesa Police Department.

What happened

The collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Southern Avenue. FOX 10 Phoenix reported the location as near Southern Avenue and 80th Street, while KTAR.com reported it as near Southern Avenue and Hawes Road.

"Both adult occupants of the passenger vehicle sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The school bus driver was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, and his condition is not known at this time," Mesa Police Det. Jose Aguirre said.

No students were on the bus during the crash.

What is not known

Investigators have not determined the cause of the collision, and the victims' names have not been released. Westbound lanes of Southern Avenue at Hawes Road were closed while police officers investigated the scene, according to KTAR.com.

Why it matters

The crash left two adults dead and a school bus driver hospitalized, with no students aboard the bus at the time of the collision.

Sources

This article was drafted with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. Company claims are reported as claims. Cover image is AI-generated.

Questions readers ask

When and where did the crash involving the school bus occur?
The collision happened on Nov. 6, 2026, around 4:30 p.m. near Southern Avenue in Mesa, Arizona.
Who was injured or killed in the accident?
Two adult occupants of the passenger vehicle were killed, and the school bus driver was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Were there any students on the school bus during the crash?
No students were on the bus during the crash.
What is the current status of the investigation into the cause of the collision?
Investigators have not determined the cause of the collision, and the victims' names have not been released.

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