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Tragic Bus Accident Leads to Safety Policy Overhaul

1/9/2025

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Five-year-old Finn Katona lost his life in a heartbreaking accident involving a school bus on January 2 while transferring to a shuttle at Silver Spring Intermediate School. His funeral will take place on January 11. In the wake of this tragedy, the Hamilton School District has revamped its bus policy, now banning shuttle transfers for 4K students to ensure greater safety.

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Story summary

Five-year-old Finn Katona lost his life in a heartbreaking accident involving a school bus on January 2 while transferring to a shuttle at Silver Spring Intermediate School. His funeral will take place on January 11. In the wake of this tragedy, the Hamilton School District has revamped its bus policy, now banning shuttle transfers for 4K students to ensure greater safety.