03/10/2007
Fatal Crash In Co. Roscommon
A 56-year-old bus driver has been killed in a crash near Elphin, County Roscommon.
The incident involved a Bus Éireann school bus carrying around 30 pupils from Carrick-on-Shannon Community School and a van.
Three men in the van are being treated in hospital. It is not believed that their injuries are life-threatening. Over 20 schoolchildren are reported to have been taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Gardaí are investigating the scene of the crash.
(SP)
The incident involved a Bus Éireann school bus carrying around 30 pupils from Carrick-on-Shannon Community School and a van.
Three men in the van are being treated in hospital. It is not believed that their injuries are life-threatening. Over 20 schoolchildren are reported to have been taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Gardaí are investigating the scene of the crash.
(SP)
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