Several injured in school bus wreck

A Pike County School bus lost control on a dirt road and hit a tree around 4 p.m. Thursday.According to unofficial reports, there were 13 non-critical injuries among the students on the bus. Emergency vehicles blocked Bates Road and students and concerned parents awaited the arrival of GSP to clear the scene and allow students to go home. Two students were in neck braces, one person was on a stretcher and all the students were checked out by medical personnel at the scene.The GSP is in charge of the investigation because the bus is a state vehicle and more information will be forthcoming. Check www.pikecountygeorgia.com for updates.