West Manville Road is closed at North Reservation Road as Pima County Sheriff's Department responds to a school bus stuck in a flooded area.
According to PCSD, the roadway will remain closed while crews work to clear the bus.
Drivers should seek an alternate route.
The Marana Unified School District says all students on the bus are safe.
Read the full statement below:
Picture Rocks Families,
We want to reach you quickly with an update. This morning, bus route 567 got stuck in a wash with standing water on the way to school. Please know that all students were safely moved to a second bus with the help of first responders, and MUSD administration is on site now to make sure everyone is taken care of.
We'll share more details as soon as we have them confirmed.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Marana Unified School District
ROAD CLOSURE: W Manville Rd & N Reservation Rd
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) September 1, 2026
Deputies are responding to a school bus stuck in a flooded area at W Manville Rd & N Reservation Rd. The roadway is CLOSED while crews work to clear. Avoid the area & seek alternate routes of travel. pic.twitter.com/rTWFedxzYK
In another update provided to parents, the Marana Unified School District said the driver of the bus is not being cited.
According to the district, the signage asked drivers to "proceed with caution" and as the bus went forward, the tire got stuck in the mud.
Read the full statement to parents below:
Picture Rocks Families,
We are providing you with an update and more information on bus #567 that got stuck in the wash this morning near West Manville and North Reservation Road. We are grateful to the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the Picture Rocks Fire who quickly provided assistance.
Many area roads and washes still had water from the recent monsoon rain. While roadway closure signs had been placed at the flooded roadway yesterday, they were changed to “Proceed with Caution” signage. As the driver proceeded, the bus got stuck in the mud and water. Law enforcement was called by a nearby motorist, and MUSD Transportation was notified so a second bus could come and assist.
Law enforcement arrived shortly thereafter, and following incident protocol, first responders, MUSD transportation, and the driver safely evacuated the 19 students. MUSD Administration was also on-site to assist and all families of the students were contacted. Students were either moved to the second bus to be transported to school, or families could arrange to pick up their child. The driver was not cited by law enforcement.
We appreciate the quick response of first responders and law enforcement. Please contact us if you have additional concerns or reach out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line with questions at 520-351-4900.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
