Eastleigh bus crash: 17 kids damage after double decker bus crashes into river

A major emergency response is underway in Bishopstoke after a Bluestar double-decker bus carrying students crashed through railings and into the River Itchen, injuring nearly 20 children. The crash occurred on Bishopstoke Road near Eastleigh earlier this morning. The College 607 service was transporting students from Barton Peveril College, which has confirmed its students were involved. Multiple Casualties, Helicopters Deployed According to South Central Ambulance Service, three patients have been taken to hospital in a high priority condition, while 14 others with less serious injuries are being treated at the scene. A spokesperson said: "We have sent multiple units to the incident including five ambulances, two helicopters, and specialist response units. All patients have now been removed from the bus and are being assessed. Access is being restricted to the cordoned area while emergency care is ongoing." ??Massive Emergency Presence Air ambulances, firefighters, and multiple paramedic teams remain at the scene. The River Itchen area near Bishopstoke Road is currently cordoned off to the public. Residents and motorists are urged to avoid the area. College Statement and Parent Support Hub Barton Peveril College issued an urgent statement to reassure families: "We are aware of an incident involving the College 607 Bus. College staff are working closely with police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students." "For concerned parents, an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke, where college staff and officers are on hand to assist." What We Know So Far The bus crashed through railings and ended up in the River Itchen near the Toby Carvery. The cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed. Eyewitnesses reported ???a huge response??? from emergency services, including air ambulance landings nearby. An incident command post has been established on site. Witness Appeal Authorities are likely to investigate how the crash — The bus crashed right into a river in Hampshire (Image: UKNIP)

Round 17 kids have been injured after a double-decker bus crashed right into a river close to Eastleigh in Hampshire.

The 607 was carrying college students at Barton Peveril Sixth Kind Faculty when it smashed via a barrier and hit the water.

The motive force and two passengers have been taken to hospital, whereas round fourteen different persons are being handled for accidents.

All sufferers have now been taken off the crashed bus, which had been carrying 19 passengers.

Fearful dad and mom are gathering on the incident centre arrange at The Hub at Bishopstoke as they anticipate information, whereas others are gathering on the Eastleigh Rugby Membership Hub.

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Father or mother Scott Agass advised the Day by day Echo: ‘We’re simply ready for our son who was onboard. He mentioned he was sitting there with a blanket and a monitor on his finger.

‘He doesn’t actually know what occurred or what precipitated it. I suppose it simply occurred so fast. All he noticed was that it crashed and gone within the river.’

Ofsted ‘Excellent’ rated Barton Peveril Sixth Kind Faculty has mentioned its employees are working with police to ensure the well-being of scholars.

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Sixth form college in Eastleigh, England — College students had been driving to high school at Barton Peveril Faculty when the bus left the highway (Image: Google)

Police requested terrified dad and mom to not attend the scene an Incident Centre has been established close by.

‘An officer and faculty employees shall be out there on the Hub to offer updates and handle any questions you might have.’

The bus firm Bluestar mentioned they have no idea what precipitated the crash and are investigating.

Their basic supervisor Richard Tyldsley added: ‘Experiences recommend the bus left the freeway and got here to relaxation in a shallow river.

‘There have been 19 passengers on-board on the time. Our driver and a minimum of two of the passengers have confirmed accidents, and we’re awaiting additional updates on the standing of others on-board.

‘We don’t at the moment have full particulars of their accidents and are following their progress carefully.

‘Our ideas are with all people concerned, and we want those that had been injured a full and speedy restoration.’

South Central Ambulance Service mentioned: ‘We have now despatched a number of items to the incident, together with 5 ambulances, two helicopters, and specialist response items.

‘We’re persevering with to assist and assess sufferers on scene. At the moment there are three excessive precedence sufferers all who’ve been faraway from the bus and are being taken to hospital.

‘Round 14 with much less severe accidents being handled on scene.’

The highway from an Esso storage on the B3037 close to Chickenhall Lane has been closed by police.

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