Heroic Quad Bike Rider Helps Children After Somerset Bus Crash

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A devastating school bus crash in Somerset on Thursday left one 10-year-old boy dead and six children and three adults in hospital. A local resident, Alan Jones, 64, sprang into action, ferrying passengers to safety on his quad bike, in an effort to help those affected. The crash occurred when the bus, carrying 60 to 70 pupils and staff from Minehead Middle School, left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill and slid down a 20ft slope. Mr. Jones, a former professional jockey, helped eight adults and children reach the Rest and Be Thankful Inn in Wheddon Cross, where they were met with ambulances.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alan Jones, a local resident, used his quad bike to help eight adults and children reach the Rest and Be Thankful Inn in Wheddon Cross after the school bus crash.
  • The bus crash occurred on Thursday, when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill and slid down a 20ft slope, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old boy and injuries to six children and three adults.
  • Mr. Jones first helped two teachers on the side of the road and then drove them safely to the pub, where they were met with ambulances.
  • The children and adults who were helped by Mr. Jones were in shock and some were too injured to walk to the pub, which was approximately 200 yards away.
  • The recovery of the vehicle and the investigation into the crash are complex, and the road will remain closed until the beginning of next week.
  • Fundraisers have been set up to support the affected families, with tens of thousands of pounds already raised.

Statistics:

  • 1 child died in the bus crash
  • 6 children and 3 adults were injured in the crash
  • 8 adults and children were helped by Alan Jones to reach the Rest and Be Thankful Inn
  • The bus was carrying 60 to 70 pupils and staff from Minehead Middle School
  • The road will remain closed until the beginning of next week
  • Fundraisers have raised tens of thousands of pounds for the affected families

Sources:

  • PA news agency
  • BBC News
  • Somerset Live
  • Guardian Online