M53 School Bus Crash: ‘Major Incident’ with Multiple Injuries
A school bus overturns on the M53, leaving dozens injured and sparking a major incident response."
A School Bus Overturns, Prompting a ‘Major Incident’ Response
In a harrowing incident, a ‘major incident’ has been declared after a school bus overturned on the M53, causing multiple injuries and chaos. This morning’s crash involved a school bus carrying students, and it has left many individuals in need of medical attention.
One Female Passenger with Major Trauma-Related Injuries
Among the casualties, one female passenger has been transported to the hospital with major trauma-related injuries, highlighting the severity of the situation. Ambulance crews are on the scene, assessing the condition of up to 50 others who were on board.
In the last few minutes, a police convoy has led a coach off the #M53 after a crash this morning involving a school bus. NWAS have declared a major incident, while Merseyside Police say the bus struck a reservation.@LBC @LBCNews pic.twitter.com/3Q65bQnVZA
— Liam Gotting (@GlobalGotting) September 29, 2023
Chaos and Witness Accounts
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported scenes of chaos, with children attempting to escape from the bus through the back window and standing on the hard shoulder. The accident occurred when the school bus collided with a car and struck a reservation shortly after 8 am.
Involving Local Schools
The students involved in this distressing incident are from Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School for girls, according to Sherin Akhtar, the local councillor for Upton By Chester.
Emergency Response Underway
Emergency response teams, including Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, are working diligently to safely extricate passengers, including the driver, from the overturned bus. North West Ambulance Service is providing immediate medical care to those in need.
Schools’ Response
Calday Grammar School is actively addressing the situation, with a focus on assisting affected students and their families. They are encouraging anyone in need of support to reach out to their teaching and pastoral teams.
Ongoing Situation
Councillor Akhtar is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to providing updates as they become available. It is important to note that children are being taken to Arrowe Park hospital as a precautionary measure.
Support and Concerns
Concern and support have poured in from various quarters, with public figures like Mick Whitley, Labour Member of Parliament for Birkenhead, expressing their thoughts and urging everyone to allow the emergency services to do their work.
Traffic Advisory
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as the incident has resulted in road closures between Junctions 3-5 of the M53. Enquiries are ongoing, and updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Appeal for Information
Merseyside Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant footage to come forward with information to assist in their investigation. Contact can be made through various channels, including Twitter, at @MerPolCC or by calling 101. For anonymous tips, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/.
Emergency Services Coordination
National Highways North West reported that all emergency services are on the scene, and North West Air Ambulance Services are also providing support. Traffic officers are assisting with traffic management as the situation unfolds.
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