Fort Bend ISD school bus involved in crash in Downtown Houston

HOUSTON - Nine children were taken to the hospital as a precaution after a crash involving a school bus and an SUV in Houston, officials say.

Fort Bend ISD bus involved in crash

What we know:

According to the Houston Fire Department, the Fort Bend ISD school bus and an SUV were involved in a crash at Rusk Street and La Branch Street in Downtown Houston on Monday.

Forty-seven people, including fifth graders and adults, were on the bus, HFD says. According to FBISD, the bus was heading for a field trip.

Nine children were reportedly taken to a Houston hospital as a precaution. District officials say no severe injuries have been reported.

Another bus was sent to the crash site to bring the students back to campus.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear who was at fault for the crash and how it occurred.

FBISD statement

What they're saying:

Fort Bend ISD released the following statement from FOX 26:

"A vehicle struck the rear of one of our buses this morning while 5th grade students were being transported to a field trip location. A few of the students were injured. No severe injuries were observed or reported.

A replacement bus was dispatched to the location to return students to campus."