The Northern Ireland Ambulance Servce (NIAS) has said that it is dealing with a “major incident” following a school bus crash in County Down.

Up to 70 passengers were travelling in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

In a social media post, the ambulance service said: “NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers.

“NIAS has dispatched multiple resources to the scene.”

'Major incident' declared after school bus carrying 70 people overturns in Northern IrelandPA

Police sources in Northern Ireland have told GB News that two children who were trapped on board the bus have sustained serious hand injuries.

Sources say 27 children have been taken to the Royal Hospital in Belfast with minor injuries.

It is understood there have been no fatalities.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) described the incident as a "serious road traffic collision".

NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers. NIAS has despatched multiple resources to the scene. Please only call 999 if your situation is life-threatening while we deal with this incident. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/46ZtnDMNvj

— NIAS (@NIAS999) October 7, 2024