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School Bus Crash: Children Safe After Belleeks Incident
18 Feb
Summary
- A school bus carrying students from St. Paul's High School crashed.
- The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in Belleeks, County Armagh.
- All students were confirmed safe, with only minor injuries reported.
On Tuesday afternoon, a school bus carrying students from St. Paul's High School was involved in a collision in Belleeks, County Armagh. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to the "significant incident" shortly after 3:30 PM, deploying multiple ambulances and medical personnel. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the event, advising road users to avoid the Tullyah Road area.
Students from St. Paul's High School in Bessbrook were on their way home when the incident occurred. Principal Daithí Murray issued a statement confirming that all students were safe and had been collected by their parents. He acknowledged the shock experienced by the pupils and announced that support services from the Education Authority's Critical Incident Response Team would be available at the school.
Local MLA Justin McNulty reported that approximately 40 students were involved in the crash, with most walking away unscathed. While a few sustained minor injuries, none were considered serious. The school community is extending its thoughts to all those affected by the event.
