A school coach carrying pupils back from a day trip has been involved in a serious crash in Somerset.
The bus, which had 60-70 passengers on board, was heading back to Minehead Middle School when it came off the road near Minehead at about 3.15pm.
Police said a “number of casualties” had been taken to hospital for treatment, as they declared a major incident.
“The large majority of passengers have been taken to a rest centre in Wheddon Cross and we are working with the school to help them return at the earliest opportunity,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson added.
“Officers are at the school to help with that process, and we would ask any parents to please head there.”
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The crash happened on the A396 Cutcombe Hill, between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe.
Minehead Middle School caters for pupils aged between nine and 14, and is five days away from the end of term.
The A396 remains closed and police asked people to avoid the area.
Peter Prior-Sankey, director of local coach operator Ridlers, said: “We were made aware of an incident involving one of our 70-seater vehicles at about 3.15pm this afternoon, understood to have taken place as a group of school pupils were returning from a day trip.
“We have since been liaising with both the school and the emergency services while we try to understand the extent of the incident.
“Everyone within the Ridlers team is of course deeply concerned and anxious to find out more detail, particularly concerning the welfare of the driver and passengers.
“While we wait for further information from police and other emergency teams, our hearts of course go out to the school pupils and to our driver.
“We will be doing everything possible to understand what has happened.”
In a post on X, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, said: “I have heard news about a distressing road traffic incident around Wheddon Cross this afternoon.
“Emergency services are present, so please give them space to work.
“My thoughts are with all involved in the incident.”
The Transport Secretary said she was being kept updated on the crash.
In a post on X, Heidi Alexander said: “I’m aware of the serious incident involving a bus near Minehead, Somerset.
“My thoughts are with all those involved.
“The emergency services are on scene, and I am receiving regular updates on the situation.”
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