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Eight children and a driver have been injured in a collision between a school bus and a lorry in County Tyrone.Eight children and a driver have been injured in a collision between a school bus and a lorry in County Tyrone.
The accident happened as the bus was turning into a primary school on the Ballygawley Road, Cabragh, at 0800 GMT.The accident happened as the bus was turning into a primary school on the Ballygawley Road, Cabragh, at 0800 GMT.
Two of the children are described as "fairly seriously" injured. Six others, and the driver, have also been taken to hospital.Two of the children are described as "fairly seriously" injured. Six others, and the driver, have also been taken to hospital.
The bus ended up in a field. The road has been closed between Dungannon and Ballygawley roundabout.The bus ended up in a field. The road has been closed between Dungannon and Ballygawley roundabout.
There are major traffic delays.There are major traffic delays.
The bus was carrying about eight pupils from St Ciaran's High School in Ballygawley and seven from St Mary's Primary School in Cabragh.The bus was carrying about eight pupils from St Ciaran's High School in Ballygawley and seven from St Mary's Primary School in Cabragh.
It was turning into St Mary's when the accident happened.It was turning into St Mary's when the accident happened.
It is understood five ambulances went to the scene. The injured have been taken to Craigavon Area Hospital.It is understood five ambulances went to the scene. The injured have been taken to Craigavon Area Hospital.
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It is understood the bus involved is a new vehicle, fully fitted with seatbelts and has CCTV cameras.It is understood the bus involved is a new vehicle, fully fitted with seatbelts and has CCTV cameras.
The schools said there is a good culture of wearing seatbelts among the pupils.The schools said there is a good culture of wearing seatbelts among the pupils.
Local SDLP councillor Anthony McGonnell said it was "an horrific scene".Local SDLP councillor Anthony McGonnell said it was "an horrific scene".
"What we know so far is that two children - pupils of St Ciaran's High School in Ballygawley - have been badly injured."What we know so far is that two children - pupils of St Ciaran's High School in Ballygawley - have been badly injured.
"A number of other children have received less severe injuries."A number of other children have received less severe injuries.
"We do not know as yet how badly injured anybody is. They have all been removed by the emergency services, who responded magnificently and were here literally within minutes.""We do not know as yet how badly injured anybody is. They have all been removed by the emergency services, who responded magnificently and were here literally within minutes."
The councillor said it was the latest in a long line of serious accidents on the road.The councillor said it was the latest in a long line of serious accidents on the road.
Police are urging motorists to avoid the area.Police are urging motorists to avoid the area.
Diversions are in place through Aughnacloy at Ballygawley roundabout and Quinn's Corner.Diversions are in place through Aughnacloy at Ballygawley roundabout and Quinn's Corner.
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane said: "I have been deeply upset by news of this morning's incident and my thoughts go out to those affected by the accident.
"The Southern Education and Library Board are providing support to the schools involved through their critical incident response team at what will be a very difficult time for the families, schools and communities involved."