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Bus full of kids crashes into river with 17 injured as stretchers pulled out
This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops
At least 17 children have been injured after a double decker bus full of college students crashed into a river.
The horror happened just after 10am on Thursday morning in Eastleigh, Hants., causing mass casualties. Three of the injured are said to be "high priority" by the ambulance service.
The bus "left the carriageway" on Bishopstoke Road and crashed into the River Itchen, sparking a huge emergency response. Five ambulances were scrambled to the scene as paramedics tended to the passengers on the bus.
Dramatic drone photos show emergency workers at the scene trying to free the injured students off the bus. Stretchers can be seen on hand to help transport the injured.
Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar general manager, said: “One of our buses, carrying students to Barton Peveril College, was involved in an incident earlier this morning. Reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river.
“There were 19 passengers on-board at the time. Our driver and at least two of the passengers have confirmed injuries, and we are awaiting further updates on the status of others on-board.
“We do not currently have full details of their injuries and are following their progress closely. “Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery."
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College said its staff are working closely with police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students. It asked people not to go to the scene but advised worried parents to gather at an incident centre set up at The Hub at Bishopstoke.
A spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident involving the College 607 Bus. College staff are working closely with the police to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
"We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. For concerned parents, an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke. An officer and College staff will be available at the Hub to provide updates and address any questions you may have."
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We are on scene of an RTC involving one double decker bus that went off the road in Bishopstoke Eastleigh.
"Fire crews from Eastleigh, St Mary’s, Redbridge, Hightown and Portchester are in attendance alongside emergency service colleagues. People are asked to avoid the area to help emergency services deal with this incident.”
Scott Agass's 17-year-old son was onboard when it crashed, but is ok. The worried dad told the Daily Echo: "We are just waiting for our son who was onboard. They are not in the bus at the moment, I think they are all out.
"He said he was sitting there with a blanket and a monitor on his finger. He doesn't really know what happened or what caused it. I suppose it just happened so quick. All he saw was that it crashed and gone in the river."
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said everyone on the bus had been accounted for. A spokesman said: "It is anticipated the road may be closed for up to 12 hours for investigation and recovery work."
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This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops
At least 17 children have been injured after a double decker bus full of college students crashed into a river.
The horror happened just after 10am on Thursday morning in Eastleigh, Hants., causing mass casualties. Three of the injured are said to be "high priority" by the ambulance service.
The bus "left the carriageway" on Bishopstoke Road and crashed into the River Itchen, sparking a huge emergency response. Five ambulances were scrambled to the scene as paramedics tended to the passengers on the bus.
Dramatic drone photos show emergency workers at the scene trying to free the injured students off the bus. Stretchers can be seen on hand to help transport the injured.
Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar general manager, said: “One of our buses, carrying students to Barton Peveril College, was involved in an incident earlier this morning. Reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river.
“There were 19 passengers on-board at the time. Our driver and at least two of the passengers have confirmed injuries, and we are awaiting further updates on the status of others on-board.
“We do not currently have full details of their injuries and are following their progress closely. “Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery."
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College said its staff are working closely with police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students. It asked people not to go to the scene but advised worried parents to gather at an incident centre set up at The Hub at Bishopstoke.
A spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident involving the College 607 Bus. College staff are working closely with the police to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
"We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. For concerned parents, an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke. An officer and College staff will be available at the Hub to provide updates and address any questions you may have."
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We are on scene of an RTC involving one double decker bus that went off the road in Bishopstoke Eastleigh.
"Fire crews from Eastleigh, St Mary’s, Redbridge, Hightown and Portchester are in attendance alongside emergency service colleagues. People are asked to avoid the area to help emergency services deal with this incident.”
Scott Agass's 17-year-old son was onboard when it crashed, but is ok. The worried dad told the Daily Echo: "We are just waiting for our son who was onboard. They are not in the bus at the moment, I think they are all out.
"He said he was sitting there with a blanket and a monitor on his finger. He doesn't really know what happened or what caused it. I suppose it just happened so quick. All he saw was that it crashed and gone in the river."
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said everyone on the bus had been accounted for. A spokesman said: "It is anticipated the road may be closed for up to 12 hours for investigation and recovery work."
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