School Bus Crash in Somerset: Multiple Injuries and Fatalities Reported

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A horrific school bus crash in Somerset, UK, has left at least one child dead and several others seriously injured. The 70-seat bus, which was carrying children from Exmoor Zoo back to Minehead Middle School, veered off the road and crashed, causing multiple casualties. Emergency services, including five helicopters, were quickly deployed to the scene, and a total of 21 people were taken to hospital.

Key Takeaways:

  • The school bus, operated by Emergency Ridlers, was carrying approximately 60 to 70 people when it left the road on the A396 in Somerset.
  • One child died in the crash, and at least two other children were seriously injured.
  • A total of 21 people, including the driver, were taken to hospital, with two being transported by helicopter.
  • An off-duty firefighter who was traveling behind the bus was able to alert emergency services immediately and assist in freeing children from the wreckage.
  • The operator of the bus, Emergency Ridlers, has confirmed that the vehicle was taking children back to Minehead Middle School from a day trip to Exmoor Zoo.
  • The police have declared a major incident, and a rest centre has been set up to house the majority of passengers.

Statistics:

  • 1 child died in the crash
  • At least 2 children were seriously injured
  • 21 people were taken to hospital
  • 2 people were transported to hospital by helicopter
  • The bus was carrying approximately 60 to 70 people when it left the road
  • 5 helicopters were deployed to the scene
  • Emergency Ridlers operates a fleet of 70-seater buses

Sources:

  • "Child dies in horror school bus crash in Somerset" by ALEX WEST and JOE MORGAN, The Sun, [No date]