An elementary school bus was involved in an accident in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday morning.

According to officials with the Philadelphia Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of 51st Street and Walton Avenue. Police say there were between four and six children on the bus at the time of the crash. They suffered bumps and bruises, according to an accident report.

The students were transported, by ambulance, to Childrens’ Hospital for evaluation.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the bus crash. A taxi with front-end damage could be seen at the location of the accident, however police would not comment further.

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A new study indicates that Philadelphia has some of the worst drivers in America.

According to an annual survey published by Allstate Insurance Company, Philadelphia drivers will be involved in an accident once every 6.5. The report, titled Americas Best Drivers, shows motorists in Philadelphia are 54 percent more likely to be involved in a crash than the average American.

The report also details the safest cities in which to drive. Fort Collins, Colorado topped the list, with 14.5 years between collisions. Chattanooga, Tennessee; Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs; and Knoxville, Tennessee were runners up.

Allstate emphasizes staying focused and maintaining a positive attitude while driving. “Human error is the biggest cause of accidents,” said Mike Roche, Allstate’s senior Vice President for claims. “It is vital for us to educate drivers across the country on the importance of being tolerant and attentive behind the wheel.”

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A Philadelphia police officer is in stable condition following a car accident Tuesday morning.

According to officials with the Philadelphia Police Department, a police cruiser was involved in an accident shortly after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Broad Street and Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia. Police say the officer was traveling eastbound on Oregon Avenue when it was struck by another vehicle traveling north on Broad Street.

The officer was transported, by ambulance, to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after the crash. A hospital spokesman said the officer is in stable condition.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured in the crash.

The accident remains under investigation. It was not immediately known which party was at fault.

If you have been injured in a Philadelphia car accident, please contact a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130