Two children are believed to have been critically injured when a school bus was in a crash with two other vehicles.
Two children are believed to have been critically injured in a crash involving a school bus and a car on Teesside.
A further 19 children and an adult were also hurt, when the bus carrying 30 pupils was in collision with a minibus and car on Teesside.
A further 19 children and an adult were also hurt when the bus carrying up to 20 pupils hit a tree in an area which was busy with schoolchildren.
All the injured have been taken to hospital in the region.
All the injured have been taken to hospitals in the region.
Cleveland Police described the crash, which happened outside English Martyrs School on Catcote Road, Hartlepool, as a major incident.
Cleveland Police described the collision, which happened outside English Martyrs School on Catcote Road, Hartlepool, as a major incident.
Broken bones
Broken bones
The two critically injured children were airlifted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
The two critically injured children were airlifted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
Twelve children were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, where their injuries were being assessed. Many are suffering from suspected broken bones.
Twelve children were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, where their injuries were being assessed. Many are suffering from suspected 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.
Police have set up an incident number for witnesses and concerned relatives. The number is 01642 300 200.
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