New Bedford

School bus driver accused of driving drunk in New Bedford

There were four children on the bus at the time

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A school bus driver is accused of driving drunk with students on board her vehicle after a traffic stop in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Police said the driver, 34-year-old Rebecca Shing of Somerset, was pulled over around 2:30 p.m. after they received reports that a Grand Caravan minivan with school bus plates was driving erratically on Route 140 in New Bedford. There were four children on the bus at the time.

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Shing was charged with OUI alcohol and four counts of child endangerment.

This is a developing story and more details were not immediately available. Check back for updates.

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