School Bus crashes into tree in Auckland, three taken to hospital
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Five people have been hurt after a school bus crashed into a tree in South Auckland.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Elliot Street in the suburb of Pahurehure, about 8:45am on Wednesday.
St John ambulance said three people had been taken to hospital via ambulance, and two of those were in a serious condition.
They said two others were in a moderate condition and had chosen to go to local medical centres themselves.
A scene examination is underway and the public is asked to avoid the area.
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