A number of schoolchildren have been injured in a bus crash on Teesside.
A number of schoolchildren have been injured in a bus crash on Teesside.
The accident, which involved a bus with 30 children on board, a minibus and a car, happened outside English Martyrs School on Catcote Road in Hartlepool.
The accident, which involved a bus with 30 children on board, a minibus and a car, happened outside English Martyrs School on Catcote Road in Hartlepool.
Cleveland Police declared it a "major incident", with a number of casualties. Two children are believed to be in a critical condition.
Cleveland Police declared it a "major incident", with a number of casualties. Two children are believed to be in a critical condition.
A total of 21 children and one adult have been taken to three hospitals around the region.
A total of 21 children and one adult have been taken to three hospitals around the region.
Broken bones
There are reports that two children, who were airlifted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, are in a critical condition.
There are reports that two children, who were airlifted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, are in a critical condition.
Twelve children were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, where their injuries were being assessed, but mainly included broken bones.
Twelve children were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, where their injuries were being assessed, but mainly included broken bones.
Seven children and an adult suffered minor injuries and were taken to the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
Seven children and an adult suffered minor injuries and were taken to the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
Roads in the area were closed and parents were being advised to make their way to nearby Catcote School.
Roads in the area were closed and parents were being advised to make their way to nearby Catcote School.
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