The Tennessee Highway Patrol and medics responded to a school bus accident this morning in Hawkins County.

Troopers say a pick-up truck hit the bus on State Route 70 at Willow Road around 7:30 a.m.

Hawkins County Schools said the crash involved Bus 109. Officials notified the parents of students who were on the bus.

According to a preliminary crash report, the 55-year-old bus driver died in the crash.

Two children were on the bus and were not hurt.

Troopers say an 18-year-old was driving a pick-up truck south on State Route 70 when it went into the northbound lane and crashed into the bus.

The highway patrol said the 18-year-old could face charges pending the outcome of the investigation.

The names of those involved were not initially released.

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