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Why was the bus on that road?
School bus routes are usually planned to avoid known hazards, including low bridges. It's possible the driver deviated from the approved route, or there was a miscalculation regarding the bridge's height relative to the bus. Investigations will determine the exact cause of the Newport crash.
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