Bus driver accused of using brake to discipline kids

[April 08, 2009]  BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) -- A bus driver accused of slamming on the brakes to discipline children on her bus when they misbehaved was arrested.

Police said the sudden stops caused the elementary school children to hit their heads on the seat in front of them or fall on to the floor. No one was seriously injured.

According to WCAX-TV, the 38-year-year-old driver was charged with careless and negligent operation.

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Information from: WCAX-TV, http://www.wcax.com/

[Associated Press]

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