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Westbrook woman who struck school bus accused of driving under the influence

Westbrook woman who struck school bus accused of driving under the influence

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A Westbrook woman who crashed into a Bonny Eagle school bus last week has been charged with OUI.

Police say Annemarie Napolitano, 40, was under the influence when she crossed the centerline on County Road and hit the bus Friday morning.

The bus was carrying 19 children ages 4-12 along with five staff members.

Several children reported pain after the crash but none of them needed to be taken to the hospital.

Napolitano was also charged with aggravated criminal mischief and violating conditions of release.

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