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Cumbria school bus driver arrested after crash Cumbria school bus driver arrested after crash
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A bus driver has been arrested over a crash in which about 20 people, including children, were injured. A bus driver has been arrested over a crash in which about 20 people, including children, were hurt.
The collision, involving a school bus and a lorry, happened on the A685 at Grayrigg, near Kendal, at about 08:25. The collision, involving a school bus and a lorry, happened on the A685 at Grayrigg, near Kendal, at 08:25 BST.
Four adults, including the lorry driver, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, but no children were reported to be badly hurt. Four adults were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Six children also needed hospital treatment for minor injuries.
The driver of the school bus, a 47-year-old local man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The driver of the school bus, a 47-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust said it had sent five ambulances to the scene.North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust said it had sent five ambulances to the scene.
The 44-year-old HGV driver was removed from the cabin by emergency services and airlifted to Preston Hospital.The 44-year-old HGV driver was removed from the cabin by emergency services and airlifted to Preston Hospital.
Three adult passengers on the bus were taken to Lancaster Hospital for treatment. Cumbria Police said the bus was carrying four adults and 24 school children aged between 11 and 18.
Cumbria Police said: "The bus was carrying passengers at the time, including school children aged between 13 and 16. A spokesman said: "It could have been a lot worse.
"No child has been seriously injured." "Obviously when you've got vehicles with multiple passengers there's always the potential for serious injuries, maybe even death.
Accident investigators were at the scene, and the road remains closed, with diversions in place. "Fortunately on this occasion it would appear we've come out on a better side than you can do at times."
Accident investigators were at the scene and the road remains closed, with diversions in place.