School bus driver dead after medical emergency causes crash in Montgomery County

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A school bus driver for Montgomery County Public Schools died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency and crashing, officials said.

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, crews were first dispatched to Poplarwood Place and Central Avenue around 3 p.m. At the time, officials said the driver had likely experienced a medical emergency before veering into trees and a utility pole.

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The fire department said in a later update that the driver passed away and that the death is being treated as a medical emergency.

No students were on board the bus, officials said.