Multi-Vehicle Collision on Ashlan Avenue Injures 1

One Person Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Fresno School Bus

Fresno, CA (March 5, 2026) — A person suffered minor injuries after a three-vehicle collision on Ashlan Avenue involving a Fresno Unified school bus on Monday afternoon.

Emergency crews responded around 3:20 p.m. to the intersection of Ashlan and Blackstone avenues after receiving reports of a crash involving a school bus and two other vehicles.

Reports say that the collision blocked turn lanes along northbound Blackstone Avenue as first responders arrived at the scene.

Authorities said a person inside one of the cars experienced minor pain and paramedics transported the individual to a hospital for evaluation. No other injuries were reported.

Students riding the Fresno Unified bus remained safe during the incident. Officials kept them calm at the scene before transferring them to another bus so they could continue their trip.

Investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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