FREETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) — Just one day after the South Coast Rail service started, there was a close call between a commuter train and a school bus in Freetown. The bus driver followed protocol Tuesday afternoon by stopping at the railroad crossing on Braley Road and looking both ways for trains , according to the school district. All aboard! South Coast Rail now in service Determining it was clear, the driver started across the tracks when the warning lights and bells activated. As the driver backed the bus up, one of the safety arms at the crossing landed on its hood, and a short time later, the train came through. "The bus was well outside the dynamic envelope of the crossing, and at no time were any students in danger, and the crossing operated as designed," MBTA Chief Safety Officer Tim Lesniak said at Thursday's board meeting. There were children on the bus, but no one was hurt. The school district said it's in contact with the MBTA and reviewing safety protocols with First Student. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less