More than 30 schoolchildren injured in bus crash

Bus operator Ellie Rose said about 40 children were on board the bus

More than 30 schoolchildren were injured, two of them seriously, when a school bus was involved in a crash with a tractor, police have said.

Humberside Police said officers were called to the collision on the A1035, on Leas Lane near Seaton, at about 15:30 GMT on Wednesday.

A girl and a boy, both 15 years old, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, while 29 passengers, aged between 11 and 16, suffered minor injuries, the force said.

A spokesperson for bus operator Ellie Rose said about 40 children were on the double-decker bus which was travelling from Hornsea School and Language College.

Police said investigations were continuing and asked anyone with any information, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.

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