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Forty children were pulled from a school bus, some with moderate injuries, 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.
Four St John ambulances are on site to assess the children’s injuries. His conditions ranged from moderate to minor, a spokesperson said.
The children were wrapped in blankets after being pulled out of a window, and many were now being picked up by parents.
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Emergency services are at the scene where a bus and train collided at the intersection of Railway Road and Clevely Line in 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.
“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.
“Buses will be delayed on schedule, however we are doing our best to pick up passengers at all stops and there may be delays.”
Stuff 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.
