This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21587069

The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Special school bus overturns in Downpatrick Special school bus overturns in Downpatrick
(about 1 hour later)
A school bus carrying 13 special needs pupils has overturned near Downpatrick, police have said.A school bus carrying 13 special needs pupils has overturned near Downpatrick, police have said.
The bus was in collision with a white works' van at the junction for the Bonecastle Road and Vianstown Road a couple of miles outside Downpatrick.The bus was in collision with a white works' van at the junction for the Bonecastle Road and Vianstown Road a couple of miles outside Downpatrick.
There are no reports of serious injuries, the children were all strapped into harnesses.There are no reports of serious injuries, the children were all strapped into harnesses.
Police, ambulance and fire and rescue personnel are at the scene, which is strewn with wreckage and glass.Police, ambulance and fire and rescue personnel are at the scene, which is strewn with wreckage and glass.
The bus was going to Knockevin Special School when it was in collision with a van on the Vianstown Road just before 09:00 GMT.The bus was going to Knockevin Special School when it was in collision with a van on the Vianstown Road just before 09:00 GMT.
The children are not believed to have been badly injured in the accident. However, police said they and the driver were "shaken" by the crash.The children are not believed to have been badly injured in the accident. However, police said they and the driver were "shaken" by the crash.
Two passing women motorists went into the vehicle and got the children out.Two passing women motorists went into the vehicle and got the children out.
The children were taken to a nearby house where they were comforted until the emergency services arrived.The children were taken to a nearby house where they were comforted until the emergency services arrived.
Eight of the children were taken to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald and five to the Downe Hospital, along with the bus driver and a carer who was on the vehicle..Eight of the children were taken to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald and five to the Downe Hospital, along with the bus driver and a carer who was on the vehicle..
Dr Stuart Kane, a GP in Downpatrick, rushed to the crash site after hearing the sirens of the ambulances.Dr Stuart Kane, a GP in Downpatrick, rushed to the crash site after hearing the sirens of the ambulances.
"It was a nightmare scene, a big school bus on its side with shattered glass everywhere," he said."It was a nightmare scene, a big school bus on its side with shattered glass everywhere," he said.
"The children had all been seen by a doctor with the ambulance service.""The children had all been seen by a doctor with the ambulance service."
He added that all of the injuries were relatively minor and ranged from cuts and bruises to one suspected fractured collar-bone.He added that all of the injuries were relatively minor and ranged from cuts and bruises to one suspected fractured collar-bone.
The Vianstown Road is closed to traffic at the Bonecastle Road junction.The Vianstown Road is closed to traffic at the Bonecastle Road junction.
Meanwhile, a school bus caught fire on High Street, Moneymore, on Tuesday morning.
The rear of the vehicle was badly damaged.
There were no children on board.