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Scots pupils in Italian bus crash | Scots pupils in Italian bus crash |
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A bus carrying 43 pupils and six staff from Rosshall Academy in Glasgow has been involved in an accident in Italy. | A bus carrying 43 pupils and six staff from Rosshall Academy in Glasgow has been involved in an accident in Italy. |
No serious injuries were sustained, but one member of staff and three pupils were taken to hospital by paramedics as a precaution. | No serious injuries were sustained, but one member of staff and three pupils were taken to hospital by paramedics as a precaution. |
The remainder of the group all received medical checks. Passengers were all reported to have been wearing seatbelts. | The remainder of the group all received medical checks. Passengers were all reported to have been wearing seatbelts. |
The bus was operated by an Italian company working on a sub-contract. | The bus was operated by an Italian company working on a sub-contract. |
The original contract was held by IBT Travel of Prestwick. | The original contract was held by IBT Travel of Prestwick. |
The pupils left Glasgow by bus on Sunday night and flew out of Liverpool airport at 0630 on Monday. | The pupils left Glasgow by bus on Sunday night and flew out of Liverpool airport at 0630 on Monday. |
When the accident happened they were travelling to Naples, where they were to spend two nights before returning to Rome. | When the accident happened they were travelling to Naples, where they were to spend two nights before returning to Rome. |
Glasgow City Council and Rosshall Academy are currently discussing the possibility of continuing the trip with replacement transport. | Glasgow City Council and Rosshall Academy are currently discussing the possibility of continuing the trip with replacement transport. |
The group are due to return to Glasgow on Saturday, 30 June. | |
All parents have been contacted about the incident. | All parents have been contacted about the incident. |
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