deer crashed through the windshield of a school bus Tuesday morning in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH (CBS) – Five students and their driver were hurt when a deer crashed through the windshield of a school bus Tuesday morning in Dartmouth. The bus driver is being called a hero for safely pulling the bus over after suffering a broken hand.

The bus was heading down Chase Road with middle and high school students just after 7 a.m. when a car hit the deer. Police said the impact launched the deer through the windshield of the oncoming school bus.

All five injuries were minor. The students were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

“We understand the bus driver did sustain some injuries but is doing well. We are very grateful for his effort to ensure our students remained safe. His concern for our children was obvious,” Dartmouth schools said in a statement.