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About 40 children were pulled from a school bus, some moderately injured, after it collided with a train at an intersection between Bunnythorpe and Palmerston North.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Railway Rd and Clevely Line shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday.
St John Manawatū Territory Manager Jeff Mabbett said six of the nearly 40 children on the bus were taken to the Palmerston North Hospital emergency department with minor and moderate injuries.
“Buses in front of any vehicle often cause catastrophic injuries, so it’s nice to have only six patients transported to the hospital.”
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A school bus collided with a train on Railway Rd and Clevely Line, between Bunnythorpe and Palmerston North.
He said there was extreme damage to the front of the bus, but fortunately most of the children were able to get out of the bus by themselves and safely.
“We know that they are predominantly high school students and the most important thing we experience is that parents rush to the place to check if they are their children.”
The children were wrapped in blankets after being pulled through a window and many were picked up by parents.
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Emergency services are at the scene of an accident between a school bus and a train on Railway Road near Bunnythorpe.
One person had been trapped on the bus, Fire and Emergency spokesman Carlos Dempsey said.
In a statement, a KiwiRail spokesperson said they were shocked to learn of the collision. His thoughts were with everyone involved. Personnel at the site were working with emergency services.
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Forty children have been removed from the school bus, some with moderate injuries.
“We will work closely with the agencies for any investigation, but for now the priority is to allow the emergency services to do their job. The level crossing is protected by flashing lights and bells.
Horizons Regional Council transportation manager Rhona Hewitt said the matter was being handled by police and the bus passengers were being cared for by the bus operator.
“The buses will be late. However, we are doing our best to pick up passengers from all stops and there may be delays. “
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Emergency services are at the scene where a bus and train collided at the intersection of Railway Rd and Clevely Line in Bunnythorpe.
Stuff he contacted the Uzabus bus company and was told that no one was available to comment on the accident.
There are detours for motorists on Railway Rd and Dixon Line.
