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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 7, 2018

Teen Climbs Through School Bus Roof Hatch, Runs Away From School

The student reportedly yells at school staff from the roof of the bus, climbs back in, and then flees.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2016

PACCAR Parts Adds New Line of Bus Safety Equipment

The supplier adds Spheros roof hatches and BESI securements to its nationwide network of dealerships.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2010

Student frees bus driver from seat belt following accident

After his school bus flips over on a muddy road, Alex Waddick follows driver Phil Piggott's instructions and cuts him from his seat belt with a knife. Piggot, Waddick and the other students on board then exit the bus through its emergency roof hatch.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2009

NHTSA proposes changes to safety standard for buses

The agency issues a proposal to amend FMVSS No. 217 to specify that the exterior handle for school bus rear emergency exit doors may be located opposite the door hinges, and to clarify the standard in regard to the number of force applications that are required to open a window or roof emergency exit.

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