| School trip coach involved in a collision, Wheddon Cross, Somerset 17/07/2025 Posted by JayMac at 18:41, 17th July 2025 |     |
BREAKING NEWS.
A coach returning to Minehead Middle School after a day trip, with approximately 60-70 people aboard, has been involved in a road traffic collision at around 3pm on the A396 near Wheddon Cross, Somerset. Several road ambulances and an air ambulance have been at the scene. A rest centre has been set up at a nearby pub.
Ridlers, a coach hire company from Dulverton, have said one of their vehicles was involved.
The A396 is closed as I type with emergency services still at the scene.
The above details from a BBC Points West report this evening.
| Re: School trip coach involved in a collision, Wheddon Cross, Somerset 17/07/2025 Posted by grahame at 20:09, 17th July 2025 | |
Further updates from the BBC
What we know so far - published at 18:53
A bus carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School left the road at about 15:00 BST close to the village of Wheddon Cross on Exmoor on Thursday
Around 60 to 70 people were on board and police say a number of casualties have been taken to hospital
Most passengers were taken to a rest centre set up at a pub in Wheddon Cross
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is receiving regular updates on the incident
A bus carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School left the road at about 15:00 BST close to the village of Wheddon Cross on Exmoor on Thursday
Around 60 to 70 people were on board and police say a number of casualties have been taken to hospital
Most passengers were taken to a rest centre set up at a pub in Wheddon Cross
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is receiving regular updates on the incident
and at 20:02
Beacon Education MAT, which Minehead Middle School is part of, has released a statement following the bus crash.
“We are working closely with the emergency services and relevant authorities following an incident this afternoon to support our pupils, families, and staff at this very difficult time," it says.
“We are working closely with the emergency services and relevant authorities following an incident this afternoon to support our pupils, families, and staff at this very difficult time," it says.
We will update our school community further as soon as more information becomes available, and we kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we manage this evolving situation with care and sensitivity.
| Re: School trip coach involved in a collision, Wheddon Cross, Somerset 17/07/2025 Posted by JayMac at 21:13, 17th July 2025 | |
Avon & Somerset Police have just held a press conference.
One child has died. Several other passengers, including two children, have received serious injuries.
My thoughts and condolences go to all affected by this tragic incident.
| Re: School trip coach involved in a collision, Wheddon Cross, Somerset 17/07/2025 Posted by Timmer at 22:43, 17th July 2025 | |
Very sad news indeed. Thoughts and condolences to the family who lost a child this evening and to all those affected.
