School pupils were injured when a bus and car crashed in Northern Ireland.
Shortly before 8.40am today the two vehicles collided in Clough, County Down.
Both the male driver of the bus and of the car, along with his male passenger, have been taken to hospital.
There were 12 students on board the bus at the time of the crash.
Two of them received treatment at the scene while one was taken to hospital for further care.
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None of the pupil's injuries are thought to be life threatening.
An air ambulance was called to the scene along with police and paramedics.
Local UUP councillor Alan Lewis said: "I thank the air ambulance team for their continued commitment and dedication to urgent response care within our community, an absolutely vital resource particularly at this time of deep uncertainty.
"My thoughts are with all those injured in this morning's incident, I hope and pray they make a full recovery, the entire community send their best wishes to all involved."
A PSNI spokesman added: "The Downpatrick road in Clough is closed in both directions following a road traffic collision involving a bus and a car. Local diversions are being put in place, however drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible."
