Minehead school bus crash latest: One child killed after coach carrying dozens of pupils overturns in Somerset

Below, you can see a map that details where the accident took place.

Clare Moody, the police and criminal commissioner of Avon and Somperset, praised emergency services for their rapid reactions to terrible accidents.

“This is a tragedy and my thoughts that are really involved in their families and what should go away,” he said.

“The devotion of emergency services means that the last thing in their minds will be themselves today, but they will need support in the coming days.”

Training Secretary Bridget Phillipson made a statement after a school bus accident in Somperset.

He wrote: “Today, after the event in Minehead, a child died and others were seriously injured to hear.

“My thoughts are friends and their families, and anyone affected by this tragic event.”

Rachel Gilmour, Tiverton Deputy and Minehead, a four -person mother, drowned her tears as she said Sky News The accident had no word for the tragedy.

“To be honest, I don’t have words,” he said, stating how “tightly” the community is. “I wish I didn’t have to comment one day.”

Minehead added to the school as a while becoming a successful school.

“The children were full of confidence, they were happy, they were safe, and … I can’t imagine how these parents feel now,” he said.

Somperset, Minehead, Minehead near the coach collapsing the school that manages Güven, said that he is working closely with emergency services.

Beacon Education Multi-Academy Trust, who directed Minehead Secondary School, said in a statement: uz We are working closely with emergency services and relevant authorities to support our students, families and staff in the afternoon.

“As soon as more information is obtained, we will update our school community further and we want your patience and understanding while managing this developing situation with care and sensitivity.”

At the press conference, after returning to the roof of the school coach, he shifted 20FT down to a bank.

Gavin Ellis from Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said that an out of duty firefighters traveling behind the coach could start to release the passengers immediately.

In his statement to journalists, he said, ık We have been mobilized for a big incident of a coach that has been overturned to the roof and shifted about 20ft of the set. ”

“Our crews have made a series of extract and rescue in extremely difficult conditions, and at the same time supported our ambulance colleagues with the injured treatment.

“This was a very complex and technically difficult event for our crew to deal with, and I am grateful for the tireless efforts and actions of the crew’s tireless efforts and actions, and grateful about doing everything they do as safely as possible.

“At the accident point, I am also grateful to the firefighter traveling behind the coach.

Sir Keir Starmer announced the news that a child died in a school bus accident as an update as an update.

In an article in X, he wrote: “An update that breaks down in a school bus accident in Somperset.

“There is not enough words to accept the death of a child. All my thoughts are parents, their families and friends and everyone affected.

“Thank you to the emergency workers who responded to Pace – I am aware of this situation.”

Below, everything we know about today’s terrible accident in Somperset has a quick summary.

• A school bus fell at 3.15 at A396, near Minehead
• 60 to 70 people were carrying
• Witnesses say that a 20FT slope has fallen in a region where there is no obstacles on the road.
• There were dozens of children in Aries from Minehead Secondary School
• It was pronounced that a child died at the scene
• Two more ventilated to the nearby hospital
• A total of 21 people were taken to hospital

It remains unclear what caused the collapse of the coach. He was returning to Minehead Secondary School. The term of the school ends in less than a week.

We bring you the full expression of Mark Edgington, the Chief Inspector of Avon and Somperset Police.

Speaking outside the Bridgwater Police Station, Bay Edgington said, “We can confirm that a child is unfortunately died.

“A official definition process will have to be realized, but our thoughts and sympathies are with their families in contact.

“A specially trained officer will support them.

“Many passengers were either subjected to slight injuries or did not physically damage and were transferred to a rest center.

“Working to help them return to Minehead takes place during the evening.”