At least five children and seven others have been sent to the hospital following a horrific crash involving a tractor and a bus in Kent. The alarming incident occurred at the A227 area near Meopham where emergency services rushed to the scene around the end of school hours. According to the Kent Police, several passengers within the bus were injured, including five children. The patients were immediately attended to by the ambulance and police personnel.
A spokesperson from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) revealed that paramedics treated all 12 patients and took them to several nearby hospitals. One of the casualties was airlifted to a London-based hospital. It is currently unclear what caused the accident, and the scene has been cordoned off by the investigating police authorities.
The collision occurred at the A227 South Street around Culverstone Green, which is near the junction with Chapman’s Hill. As the authorities have urged witnesses and requested footage from drivers, emergency services continue to investigate the case. The tragic event and subsequent investigation has highlighted the need for increased safety measures on roads during school hours, especially for vulnerable children who may be exposed to similar accidents.
In the aftermath of the shocking event, the BBC Kent has appealed to the public for any eyewitness accounts and, as always, urges them to provide any information to the police authorities. The incident is another stark reminder that good road habits and attentive driving are essential to ensuring the safety of everyone on the road
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