A tragic accident involving a school bus occurred early on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of a 14-year-old female student and the bus driver. The coach was carrying pupils from Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School when it overturned on the M53 in Wirral, Merseyside. 54 people were on board and two other children were seriously injured, with 50 being transported to a casualty clearing centre, and eight being transferred from there to nearby hospitals. Emergency services, including two air ambulances, were immediately called to the scene, and a major incident was later declared by Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and North West Ambulance Service.
The motorway was closed while officials investigated the crash, but it has since reopened. Merseyside Police have confirmed that flight restrictions affecting drones and helicopters have been implemented around the area to allow emergency services to respond to the collision. The families of those affected are being provided with specialist trauma support, and the local council is focusing on supporting pupils, families, and the wider school community. Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley has expressed his condolences and said that the community will come together to support the families and each other during this difficult time.
Politicians, including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, have shared their sympathies and expressed their shock at the news. Meanwhile, police have asked the public to avoid speculating about the cause of the crash on social media, as officers will be conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident. The incident is a reminder of the importance of safety on school buses and the need for ongoing measures to prevent such accidents from happening in the future
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