School double-decker bus crashes into river
Five ambulances and two air ambulances were deployed to the scene in Eastleigh, Hampshire on Thursday morning.
The bus, carrying students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, veered off the road and crashed through railings into the water below.
Pictures show the vehicle still standing upright, with the bottom of the bus submerged in the River Itchen.
Fourteen other passengers are being treated at the scene, South Central Ambulance Service said.
The bus company involved, Bluestar Bus, has said that the driver is among those injured, and that there were 19 passengers on board at the time.
Scott Agass, a father of a 17-year-old on board, said: '[My son] doesn't really know what happened or what caused it. I suppose it just happened so quick. All he saw was that it crashed and gone in the river.'
Jonathan Holdstock, a resident, said: 'It was half 10 when I heard a bunch of sirens. When I heard it was a bus in the river, I didn't believe it.'
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said: 'We're continuing to support and assess patients on scene. All patients have been removed from the bus.
'Three high-priority patients are being taken to hospital. Around 14 with less serious injuries are being treated on scene.'
A spokesman from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College said: 'We are aware of an incident involving the College 607 Bus.
'College staff are working closely with the police to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.'
Richard Tyldsley, its general manager, said: 'One of our buses, carrying students to Barton Peveril College, was involved in an incident earlier this morning in Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh.
'Reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river.
He added: 'Our driver and at least two of the passengers have confirmed injuries, and we are awaiting further updates on the status of others on board.
'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation.'
Hampshire Constabulary said the road had been closed and anticipated that it would continue to be for up to 12 hours.
A force spokesman said: 'Everyone on the bus has been accounted for and all injured persons are being treated by the ambulance service.
'We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. Parents will be contacted by the College, as an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke.
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