Ten people hospitalised after bus carrying schoolchildren ploughs into lorry leaving 16 others injured

13 November 2024, 14:16 | Updated: 13 November 2024, 15:01

At least 10 people have been hospitalised after a bus carrying schoolchildren ploughed into a lorry in Leicestershire.

The collision took place at around 9.30am today on the A46 near Syston, Leicestershire, according to Leicestershire Police.

An updated now figure suggests 10 have now been taken to hospital following the collision.

16 others are believed to have suffered 'minor injuries', according to the force.

It remains unknown how many of the injured are children.

Leicestershire Police have since confirmed vehicles involved in the collision include a bus carrying schoolchildren and a Heavy Goods Vehicle.

A force spokesperson said 16 passengers sustained minor injuries and five others were taken to hospital "as a precaution".

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Police received a report at 9.30am today (Wednesday 13 November) of a collision involving a bus, containing a number of schoolchildren, and an HGV on the A46 northbound carriageway near to Syston.

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"16 passengers sustained minor injuries."

The spokesperson added: "Emergency services responded at the time and local road closures were put in place. The road has since been reopened."

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area, with official diversion routes now in place.

National Highways confirmed the incident has since been cleared and the road has now been re-opened to traffic.