'Major incident declared' due to bus crash in County Down (07/10/2024)

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Hearing from BBC News that here has been a major incident declared in County Down after a bus crash, does anyone have any more information?

Here is the article:

Major incident declared after school bus crash in County Down

Emergency services are at the scene on the Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards

www.bbc.co.uk

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has declared a major incident following a school bus crash in county Down.

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene at Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards.

The double-decker bus was carrying more that 60 passengers, over 50 have minor injuries and 8 are being treated for more significant injuries at the scene.

BBC News NI understands the majority of those onboard are pupils from Strangford College.

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) have deployed five fire appliances and a specialist team are at the scene of a "collision involving an overturned bus".
Pictures on social media how the vehicle on its side in a field having left the road.

The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

NIFRS Statement – Road traffic collision, Ballyblack Road East, Newtownards
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NIFRS Statement – Road traffic collision, Ballyblack Road East, Newtownards

07 October 2024

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Area Commander Brian Stanfield said:

“Firefighters were called to reports of an overturned bus on the Ballyblack Road East area of Newtownards at 3.50pm today, 07 October 2024.

“Five Fire Appliances attended the scene including those from Newtownards, Bangor, Donaghadee and Central Fire Station, Belfast as well as the Specialist Rescue Team from Central Fire Station.

“Firefighters using specialist cutting equipment rescued 2 casualties from the bus and provided support to NIAS for a number of other casualties.

“Our thoughts are with those involved in the collision and we hope that those injured have a full and speedy recovery.

“Firefighters left the scene at 6.28pm”.

NIFRS Statement - Road traffic collision, Ballyblack Road East, Newtownards - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

07 October 2024 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Area Commander Brian Stanfield said: “Firefighters were called to reports of an overturned...

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