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The Sun
27-06-2025
- The Sun
Moment bus hurtles off road & crashes into river when ‘breaks failed' as terrified students scream ‘we're going to die'
THIS is the terrifying moment a speeding bus filled with students swerves across the road before plunging into a river. Shocking footage shows the double decker narrowly avoiding cars before flying off the road near Eastleigh, Hampshire yesterday morning. 7 7 7 7 The speeding bus squeezes between an oncoming car and a learner driver before crashing through a fence into the River Itchen, on Bishopstoke Road. 19 people were left injured following the disturbing ordeal, which was over in a matter of seconds. Video from inside the vehicle, filmed by one horrified passenger, also shows the double decker barrelling down the Hampshire road. Terrified screams can be heard from the students, who shout, "we're going to die", before the video cuts off. The youngster behind the camera says: "Oh my god, the bus has just had a major crash and now he's speeding off." Someone else yells in panic: "Get away from the windshield." "We're going to die, we're actually going to die, what's he doing?", says the concerned boy filming. "Oh my god, oh my god, we're actually going to die," he repeats, his voice growing more shaky. Pictures from the scene also showed the large blue bus sitting upright in the shallow river with broken railings left behind. Three passengers were rushed to hospital while fourteen were treated for minor injuries. It comes as the driver earlier blamed faulty brakes and a "jammed accelerator". Speaking to the BBC, resident Kelly West said: "We ran outside, we ran around the front of the bus and spoke to the driver." She was told by the driver that the "brakes were not working" and the accelerator "jammed". He explained to her that he was "doing the best he could" to avoid oncoming traffic coming down the road. The Bluestar double-decker was College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Multiple emergency services swooped down after the crash. At least five ambulances were spotted on the residential road and two helicopters were scrambled to the scene, which has been cordoned off by police. Fire crews were also seen carrying ladders and working with stretchers to bring any remaining passengers off the bus. All passengers have since been removed from the bus which is sitting upright in the River Itchen, said the ambulance service. Bluestar have confirmed there were 19 passengers on-board at the time. Scott Agass said that his 17-year-old son was onboard but is thankfully okay. He told the Echo: "We are just waiting for our son who was onboard. They are not in the bus at the moment, I think they are all out. 7 7 "He said he was sitting there with a blanket and a monitor on his finger. He 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." It is understood that other families of the youngsters are gathered at the Eastleigh Rugby Club awaiting more information from police. Barton Peveril Sixth Form College has said its staff are working closely with police. Bluestar, which operates the double-decker, has said "early reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river". Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar general manager, said: "There were 19 passengers on-board at the time. "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. 'We do not currently have full details of their injuries and are following their progress closely. 'Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery. 'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation. We are also assisting the police as they carry out their own enquiries." 7
The Independent
26-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Eastleigh bus crash: Five people in hospital after bus ends up in river
Five people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a 'terrifying' crash which left a double-decker bus carrying sixth form students leaving the road and ending up in a river. Police have praised the bravery of members of the public and emergency services who helped rescue some of the students and the driver who were trapped on board the Bluestar bus following the accident in Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Emergency services were alerted following the crash at just before 10am with a total of 20 people including the driver on board. The passengers were all students on their way to Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, police said. Inspector Andy Tester, of Hampshire Constabulary, said that five people were taken to hospital for treatment. A force spokesman confirmed that two people – the driver and a passenger – had suffered serious injuries but their injuries were not 'life-threatening'. Mr Tester said: 'It must have been terrifying and my thoughts are very much with the children and the driver on the bus, who must have had a terrifying experience.' He added that several people including the driver were trapped on board when emergency services arrived. He said: 'There were a large number of specialist resources helping to get people out of the bus. 'Some people had got themselves out of the bus, and it was obviously important to us to triage the injured people, to assess the people who were still stuck in the bus, and to make sure we had accounted for everyone.' Mr Tester praised the response of passersby as well as the emergency services. He said: 'So there was a lot of bravery shown by many people who were first on scene, who didn't have training to work in water and weren't equipped, but quickly backed up by our fire and ambulance colleagues who did have the right training to make it safe and make it a safe working environment.' He added: 'We believe that everyone, every passenger on the bus, was a student heading to Barton Peveril college. 'And I would stress at this point that all of their families have been notified and that all has been done so they are in touch with their loved ones.' Mr Tester added that it would be a 'complex' operation to remove the bus which had visibly suffered severe damage to the front and had ended up in the water below the level of the road. He said: 'There's no indication at the moment as to why the bus left the road, and that is what's going to form part of our immediate investigation. 'We hope to open the road within 12 hours. That is our best hope. 'We will do the best we can to shorten that but, as you'll appreciate, we have to do a thorough examination of the scene, and then there's a complex recovery of getting the bus out of the river.' A South Central Ambulance Service spokesman said it scrambled five ambulances, two helicopters, and specialist response units to the scene while Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Eastleigh, St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown and Portchester. Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar 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. 'There were 19 passengers on board at the time. 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. 'We do not currently have full details of their injuries and are following their progress closely. 'Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery. 'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation. We are also assisting the police as they carry out their own inquiries.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
3 Students Hospitalized, 14 More Injured, After School Bus Plunges into River: Reports
Multiple students have been injured after a double decker bus crashed into a river in Hampshire, England, on June 26 Three students were hospitalized amid the incident, while 14 more were treated at the crash scene, according to reports Two helicopters and five ambulances attended the scene, per Sky NewsMultiple students have been injured after a double decker school bus crashed into a river in Hampshire, England. According to the BBC, 17 people were left with injuries after a bus carrying 19 students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College came off Bishopstoke Road and into the water on Thursday, June 26. South Central Ambulance Service told the outlet that three students listed as "high priority" were transported to hospital, while 14 others treated at the scene. According to Sky News, two helicopters and five ambulances arrived at the scene to attend to the incident, which took place at around 10:07 a.m. local time. "We have sent multiple units to the incident including five ambulances, two helicopters, and specialist response units,' South Central Ambulance Service said in a statement to the outlet. "We're continuing to support and assess patients on scene. All patients have been removed from the bus,' they added. 'Three high priority patients are being taken to hospital. Around 14 with less serious injuries are being treated on scene." PEOPLE has contacted the South Central Ambulance Service for further comment. In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Hampshire Constabulary said, 'We are currently dealing with an incident on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, after College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students left the carriageway into a river.' 'Emergency services are in attendance and the road has been closed so please avoid the area. It is anticipated the road may be closed for up to 12 hours for investigation and recovery work' the spokesperson added. They continued, 'Everyone on the bus has been accounted for and all injured persons are being treated by the ambulance service. We can confirm that the families of all of those involved have been contacted.' Parents have been advised to stay at a nearby incident location to wait for information about their children. A parent told the BBC that she received a call from her crying daughter who told her about the crash, adding that her child was "a bit banged up, shocked" with bruises and cuts. "I'm nervous, I felt panicked, I rushed straight here as quick as I could but I couldn't get to my daughter. I'm panicking until I get to see her," another parent said. Meanwhile, resident Kelly West, who heard the screeching noise from the incident while working from home, said she ran outside to help. She told the BBC live blog that she spoke to the driver who said the "brakes were not working" and "the accelerator jammed" and that he did his best " to avoid cars as he was coming down the road.' West then assisted the students in getting out of the vehicle. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement on Facebook, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College said they were working with the police. 'Incident Involving College Bus 607: 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,' the post read. The school added, 'We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. For concerned parents, an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke. An officer and College staff will be available at the Hub to provide updates and address any questions you may have.' Read the original article on People
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Wind gust lifts bounce house at Mesquite elementary school, injuring students
A group of students at a Mesquite elementary school sustained injuries Friday after a sudden gust of wind hoisted a bounce house during a school play day event. School officials reported that the injured students from Lawrence Elementary School were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. None of those students sustained life-threatening injuries, according to Mesquite ISD. The district contacted the affected families. "All other students are safe and continuing the school day indoors," said Sabreana Smith, a spokesperson for Mesquite ISD. "Out of care and caution, the remainder of today's outdoor Play Day activities have been canceled." Counselors were called to campus and made available for students or staff in need of support following the incident, Smith said. An investigation is underway, the district said. "We are committed to reviewing every aspect of the event to ensure it never happens again," Smith said. "Nothing matters more than protecting the children entrusted to our care." CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
