SCHOOL BUS CARRYING CHILDREN COLLIDES WITH TRUCK IN BAY OF PLENTY

A school bus carrying children has collided with a truck in Bay of Plenty.

The crash happened on Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui just before 8am on Wednesday.

St John sent four ambulances and three rapid-response vehicles to the crash and a total of 42 patients were assessed at the scene.

Five patients were transported to Tauranga Hospital, one of whom is in a serious condition. 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand also responded to the crash.

The road is blocked off and motorists are advised to expect delays. 

2023-06-06T20:36:13Z dg43tfdfdgfd