Two Children Injured in Parkway Village School Bus Crash Near Scottsdale Avenue and Knight Road

Crash reported Wednesday afternoon in southeast Memphis

Two children were injured Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a school bus in the Parkway Village area, Memphis police said.

The collision happened near the intersection of Scottsdale Avenue and Knight Road. Police described it as a two-vehicle crash. The children’s injuries were confirmed by a spokesperson for the Memphis Police Department.

What is confirmed so far

• The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Parkway Village.
• A school bus and another vehicle were involved.
• Two children were injured.
• The crash location was near Scottsdale Avenue and Knight Road.

Authorities have not released the children’s ages, the severity of their injuries, or whether additional students, the bus driver, or occupants of the other vehicle were hurt. The number of people on the bus at the time of the crash has not been publicly detailed.

Investigation and next steps

Police have indicated the incident remains under investigation, a process that typically includes documenting the scene, assessing vehicle damage patterns, and collecting statements from drivers and witnesses. In crashes involving school transportation, investigators may also review whether safety equipment functioned as intended and whether standard procedures were followed during loading, unloading, or route travel.

Police identified the crash as a two-vehicle collision and confirmed that two children were injured.

What remains unknown

Key details have not been publicly confirmed, including the cause of the crash, whether any citations were issued, and whether speed, distraction, impairment, or mechanical issues are suspected factors. Officials also have not said where the children were taken for treatment or whether they were transported as a precaution.

Memphis.news will update this report as additional verified information is released by authorities, including any updates on injuries, roadway impacts, and investigative findings.