Car Crashes Into Winter Haven Daycare After Collision With Bus

Five children were taken to a hospital on Monday for evaluation of possible minor injuries after a car struck the facade of a daycare center in Winter Haven. The Winter Haven Police Department confirmed that all individuals inside the facility were accounted for following the incident.

The crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. on Havendale Boulevard. A small sedan collided with a Citrus Connection public transit bus. The impact pushed the sedan off the roadway and into the front of The Children of the King Enrichment Center, located at 1588 Havendale Boulevard.

Emergency responders and police arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The driver of the sedan was transported by ambulance with injuries that were not life-threatening. The five children were moved to the hospital for medical checks due to the potential for minor trauma.

Authorities have not yet released information regarding the specific circumstances that caused the collision. Officials also have not provided additional details about the condition of the bus driver. The department has kept the investigation open to determine how the sedan and bus came into contact.

The Winter Haven Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the accident. No further information regarding liability has been disclosed at this time. The investigation remains active as officials continue to gather evidence.