Emergency services respond to crash on B3090 near Frome, with road closures expected.
A school bus crash in Somerset has left several children in hospital after the vehicle overturned. The incident occurred around 3.30pm on the B3090 Oldford Hill, just outside Frome, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The road was closed in both directions between Oldford and Cuckoo Lane, with the closure expected to last for several hours. Wiltshire Air Ambulance was spotted overhead, providing additional support at the scene.
According to Avon and Somerset Police, officers received a call at approximately 3.35pm, reporting that a bus had flipped over. Several passengers, including schoolchildren, sustained minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene. A small number of children were taken to hospital by land ambulance for further evaluation.
Fortunately, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering. Police have confirmed that they are in contact with both the school and the parents of the children involved.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash, while urging drivers to avoid the area due to the ongoing road closures.
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