BATTLE CREEK, MI

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police are searching for the driver of a blue minivan who was involved in a hit-and-run accident Monday with a school bus full of children, according to a press release issued by the Battle Creek Police Department.

Investigators said the bus was rear-ended by the minivan while stopping at a railroad crossing around 3:15 p.m. in the area of Angel and Lafayette Street. The minivan immediately fled the accident scene after striking the bus.

There were 14 children on the bus at the time of the incident, police said. Neither the children or driver were injured.

The driver of the minivan is described as a white male in his 30s, according to the news release.

The bus driver was able to continue his route after the crash was investigated.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-781-0911.

Alex Mitchell covers county government and taxes for the Kalamazoo Gazette. Email him at amitche5@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter.