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| Children injured as bus crashes | Children injured as bus crashes |
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| A double-decker bus carrying schoolchildren has had its roof torn off after crashing into a bridge in Leicester. | |
| Ten youngsters were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment for cuts and bruises after the bus hit the rail bridge over Lancaster Road. | Ten youngsters were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment for cuts and bruises after the bus hit the rail bridge over Lancaster Road. |
| Police are investigating how the crash happened, at just before 1030 GMT. | Police are investigating how the crash happened, at just before 1030 GMT. |
| About 40 children from Cantrell Primary School, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, were on board at the time. | About 40 children from Cantrell Primary School, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, were on board at the time. |
| A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said they sent two crews to the scene, as well as a technical rescue team and heavy rescue team. | A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said they sent two crews to the scene, as well as a technical rescue team and heavy rescue team. |
| 'Assessed for shock' | |
| They added: "No persons were actually trapped. | They added: "No persons were actually trapped. |
| "Injuries are being assessed at the moment." | "Injuries are being assessed at the moment." |
| Network Rail has also been informed and engineers are at the scene. | Network Rail has also been informed and engineers are at the scene. |
| A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "None of the injuries are thought to be serious. | A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "None of the injuries are thought to be serious. |
| "The remaining children are being supported and assessed for possible shock. | "The remaining children are being supported and assessed for possible shock. |
| "Leicestershire Police are working with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council to make parents aware. | "Leicestershire Police are working with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council to make parents aware. |
| "The investigation is in early stage, and officers are looking into events that led to the collision. | "The investigation is in early stage, and officers are looking into events that led to the collision. |
| "No arrests have been made at this stage." | "No arrests have been made at this stage." |
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