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A school coach has overturned on the M53 motorway, with air ambulances scrambling to the scene, and a "number of casualties" have been confirmed.
Police are now advising people to avoid the area near Junction 5. A photo from the crash site shows a school coach tipped over onto its side, while people look on.
Caldy Grange Grammar School in the Wirral has confirmed that the coach belonged to them, with students "affected", and another school also thought to be involved.
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A spokesman said: "A situation involving one of our school buses on the highway earlier today has come to our attention. If you need to talk or seek guidance, please reach out to our teaching and pastoral teams. We are aware of a situation involving one of our school buses on the motorway earlier today. We are actively gathering details and assisting affected students and their families."
A spokesperson for Cheshire police said: "We can confirm that emergency services are on the M53 in Hooton following a collision involving a bus on the motorway. Just after 8am we received a report that a bus had struck a reservation on Junction 5 of the M53.
"Please note this incident is ongoing and we are urging people to refrain from speculating or publishing any sensitive information that could be distressing online or via social media platforms. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC quoting 23000944471."
And the fire service confirmed a number of casualties were found at the scene. A spokesman said: "Fire crews have been called to the scene of a road traffic collision between junctions 5 and 4 of the M53 on the northbound carriageway this morning. Two fire engines and the Search and Rescue Team are in attendance. Crews were alerted at 8.05am and on scene at 8.16am. Crews arrived at the scene to find an overturned bus with a number of casualties. North West Ambulance and Merseyside Police are also in attendance. The incident is ongoing and the carriageway will remain closed for some time."
According to local councillor for Upton By Chester, Sherin Akhtar, the crash did involve children that school and West Kirby Grammar School for girls, although the latter has not been officially confirmed by the school.
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She posted: "I can confirm and am aware of an accident on the M53 this morning going towards the Wirral/ Birkenhead. It involves a Carvers coach ( W3) travelling to Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar school for girls.
"Whilst this is a live situation, I would like to assure residents that I am working on their behalf and offer support and will endeavour to update, as soon as possible. I am aware that children are being taken to Arrowe Park as precautionary."
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