Bus Driver Takes 26 Children Off Route, Curses and Abandons Them at Gas Station

Bus Driver Takes 26 Children Off Route, Curses and Abandons Them at Gas Station
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BATH, Pa.—An eastern Pennsylvania school bus driver is facing charges after police allege she drove erratically while under the influence of alcohol with 26 juveniles aboard, then abandoned them and the bus at a gas station.

State police in Bethlehem said Lori Ann Mankos, 44, of Walnutport is charged with 26 counts for child endangerment and one count for driving under the influence and careless and reckless driving.