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Driver Arrested After School Coach Crashes Off A36, Leaving 29 Children Unhurt

The 48-year-old driver from Hungerford remains in police custody on suspicion of dangerous driving, unfit through drink or drugs.

Overview

  • Police say the single-vehicle collision happened just after 5:10 a.m. between the Ower roundabout and M27 junction 2 in Hampshire.
  • There were 33 people on board, including 29 pupils and four teachers; one teacher sustained a minor leg injury and the driver had minor injuries.
  • The coach was travelling from the Bristol area when it left the southbound carriageway and went into a ditch.
  • Emergency services attended and a complex recovery operation was completed, with the A36 later reopened after earlier closures and diversions.
  • Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage via 101, quoting reference 44250432585.