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Video: Mock bus crash helps educate students, first responders

Students enrolled in a Penn State Continuing Education class, along with emergency responders from the State College area, participated recently in a mock bus crash. Students had the opportunity to benefit from a hands-on learning experience while local emergency responders had a chance to practice for a disaster scenario.

The instructor said the course teaches students something they can't learn in the classroom.

Warning: The following video depicts a simulated bus crash with injuries; none of it is real. To watch the video, visit /video/149307/2013/02/08/video-no-title online.

Students enrolled in a Penn State Continuing Education class, along with emergency responders from the State College area, participated recently in a mock bus crash. Click on the image to watch a video about the drill. Credit: Penn StateCreative Commons

A mock bus crash creates a great partnership opportunity between Penn State and the State College community. Students enrolled in a Penn State Continuing Education class get a hands-on learning experience while local emergency responders get the chance to practice for a disaster scenario. The instructor says this course teaches students something they can't learn in the classroom. 

Last Updated May 1, 2012

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