School Bus Overturns in Northern Ireland, Declared Major Incident

A double-decker bus carrying 43 students from Strangford Integrated College overturned, leaving four hospitalized and many others injured.

The crash occurred on Ballyblack Road East near Carrowdore, County Down, with the bus ending up on its side in a field.
Emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and police, responded swiftly, declaring it a major incident.
Witnesses described scenes of panic, with rescuers using hammers to break windows and free trapped students.
Parents and local officials have raised concerns about the safety of using double-decker buses on rural roads.
Counseling and support services are being provided to students and families affected by the traumatic event.