Grief counselors on hand today in Paramus following bus crash
Posted: Updated:Grief counselors will be on hand at East Brook Middle School in Paramus as students and staff return to class following Thursday’s deadly bus crash on Interstate 80 in Mount Olive.
A memorial was set up on the school grounds Thursday for the still unidentified fifth grader, and now ID’d middle school teacher killed in the deadly crash.
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Parents rushed to the school right after hearing word that one of three buses full of children on its way to historic Waterloo Village had crashed.
Here are the numbers: 43 injuries, 21 taken to Morristown Memorial, two at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in critical condition, and the two fatalities.
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There’s support and messages coming to the Paramus community from all around the country.
On social media, many people are using the #ParamusStrong.
As this evening draws to a close, the many families, parents, children, friends, students, staff, neighbors, & first responders who are affected by today's tragedy are all we can think of ??.
— BCPONJ (@BCPONJ) May 18, 2018
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the entire #ParamusStrong community.#BCPONJ pic.twitter.com/2dnp7y59m8
All evening activities at schools are cancelled tonight, as they were Thursday night.
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Pursuit of robbery suspects leads to NJ Transit bus crash in Newark
Pursuit of robbery suspects leads to NJ Transit bus crash in Newark
An NJ Transit bus was involved in a crash with a Newark police car at Springfield Avenue and 17th Street in Newark.
An NJ Transit bus was involved in a crash with a Newark police car at Springfield Avenue and 17th Street in Newark.
Forecast: Sunny, warm Friday ahead
Forecast: Sunny, warm Friday ahead
News 12 Weather Forecast
Thursday’s overnight hours should continue to see clear skies with temperatures cooling into the upper-50s and low-60s.
Thursday’s overnight hours should continue to see clear skies with temperatures cooling into the upper-50s and low-60s.
Food Truck Friday: Betty's Icebox
Food Truck Friday: Betty's Icebox
Betty's Icebox joins us this week on Food Truck Friday.
Betty's Icebox joins us this week on Food Truck Friday.
Newark condos open for residents
Newark condos open for residents
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of “The Lofts at Lincoln Park” in Newark.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of “The Lofts at Lincoln Park” in Newark.
Swimming banned at some New Jersey beaches
Swimming banned at some New Jersey beaches
Swimming is banned at some New Jersey beaches this morning after floating garbage washed onto the shore.
Swimming is banned at some New Jersey beaches this morning after floating garbage washed onto the shore.
Governor set to ban smoking at public beaches
Governor set to ban smoking at public beaches
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to sign legislation that will ban smoking at all public beaches and parks in the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to sign legislation that will ban smoking at all public beaches and parks in the state.
New Jersey man accused of creating false public arm
New Jersey man accused of creating false public arm
A Brick resident has been charged with creating false public alarm.
A Brick resident has been charged with creating false public alarm.
Newark man arrested for gun and drug possession
Newark man arrested for gun and drug possession
A Newark man has been arrested for illegal possession of a gun and a cache of drugs.
A Newark man has been arrested for illegal possession of a gun and a cache of drugs.
State lawmaker wants to tax tap water to replace aging infrastructure
State lawmaker wants to tax tap water to replace aging infrastructure
State lawmaker wants to tax tap water to replace aging infrastructure
A New Jersey state senator says that he wants to tax the state’s tap water in order to get enough money to replace the state’s aging water system.
A New Jersey state senator says that he wants to tax the state’s tap water in order to get enough money to replace the state’s aging water system.
3 Things to Know – July 19, 2018
3 Things to Know – July 19, 2018
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3 Things to Know with News 12’s Kurt Siegelin.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
2018 Boardwalk Hall performers
2018 Boardwalk Hall performers
The 2018 Boardwalk Hall performers include live music and entertainment.
The 2018 Boardwalk Hall performers include live music and entertainment.
Stone Pony Summer Stage Acts - 2018
Stone Pony Summer Stage Acts - 2018
The Stone Pony has a loaded calendar this summer. Check out the lineup here!
The Stone Pony has a loaded calendar this summer. Check out the lineup here!
2018 PNC Bank Arts Center Concert Lineup
2018 PNC Bank Arts Center Concert Lineup
PNC Bank Arts Center is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
PNC Bank Arts Center is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
PNC Bank Arts Center is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Photos: 2018 Food Truck Friday Guests
Photos: 2018 Food Truck Friday Guests
Cas’ Pierogi and Kielbasa stopped by the News 12 studios on July 13.
A look at 2018's Food Truck Friday guests who have visited the News 12 studio.
A look at 2018's Food Truck Friday guests who have visited the News 12 studio.
2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
Fall Out Boy will be performing at the Prudential Center.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge
Christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge
The christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge was held at St James's Palace on July 9, 2018 in London, England.
The christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge was held at St James's Palace on July 9, 2018 in London, England.
The christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge was held at St James's Palace on July 9, 2018 in London, England.
