Three children were injured when a double-decker school bus crashed into a railway bridge in Newport on Tuesday morning, according to Gwent Police. The incident occurred around 07:45 BST on Tregare Street as the bus was transporting pupils from St Julian's School and Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed. Emergency services, including South Wales Fire and Rescue and the Welsh Ambulance Service, attended the scene. The roof of the bus was ripped off during the collision, and the children were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The crash caused significant damage to the upper rear of the bus, though the bridge appeared undamaged. The incident prompted road closures and diversions but the road has since reopened. Authorities, including Newport council and Transport for Wales, are investigating the circumstances. The First Minister expressed sympathy for those affected and praised the emergency response. The event highlights concerns about school transport safety and the importance of swift emergency support.
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