School bus driver hospitalized after fiery crash in Prince George's Co.

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The bus driver was taken to the hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A crash involving a car and a school bus on Suitland Road has sent the bus driver to the hospital Thursday morning. 

Prince George's County Police and firefighters were called to the 4600 block of Suitland Road between Shadyside Avenue and Rose Park Drive for a reported crash. Once on scene, firefighters found the bus on fire and extinguished the flames. Firefighters said all children who were on the bus had gotten off the bus safely. No students were injured. The bus driver was taken to the hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. There are no other reports of injuries.

Prince George's County officers are still investigating the cause of the crash. Right now, roads in the area are closed due to the investigation. 

This is a developing story. We are working to confirm additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.

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