BEND, OR -- A school bus on its way to REALMS Middle School was hit by a car Thursday morning. According to Bend-La Pine Schools officials, seven students were on the bus when it left High Desert Middle School at about 8:30 a.m. and was struck on Southeast 27th. 

The students were transferred to another bus and taken to school where they were evaluated by a nurse before going to class. 

The driver of the car was taken to the hospital, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. That person's condition is unknown.