Minehead Bus Crash Involving School Children Prompts Major Emergency Response
Somerset, England – CedarNews:
A Minehead bus crash has triggered a major incident alert as emergency crews rush to the scene of a serious collision involving a bus believed to be carrying school children returning from a zoo trip. According to reports, multiple helicopters have been deployed and several passengers remain trapped.
Minehead Bus Crash Declared Major Incident, Helicopters Deployed
Emergency services in Somerset declared a major incident following the Minehead bus crash, which occurred earlier today near the popular coastal town. Five air ambulances were seen landing in the area as responders worked urgently to rescue trapped passengers.
Authorities have confirmed that most of the bus passengers have been safely evacuated, but several individuals, including children, are reportedly still inside the wreckage.
Bus Carried Children Returning from Zoo Trip
Initial information suggests the bus was transporting school children after a zoo excursion. The exact number of injuries remains unclear, but local hospitals have been placed on alert to receive potential mass casualties.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with emergency vehicles flooding the area and responders working against the clock to extract the remaining individuals. Police have cordoned off the crash site and urged the public to avoid the area.
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🚨 This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families affected by the Minehead bus crash.
