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Girls in bus fight wield knife, scissors

Four middle school girls get into an argument on a morning bus ride, and household blades are brandished. Some students complain of being hurt, but no one appears to be stabbed, officials say.

December 1, 2011
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four middle school girls got into an argument on a Tuesday morning bus ride and brandished household blades, according to WLKY.

Officials said that during the fight, the girls pulled out a kitchen knife and a pair of scissors. The bus driver pulled over and called police.

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Police said that while some students complained of being hurt, it appeared that no one had been stabbed.

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