Students triaged by ambulance service after two school buses collide near Wem
Two school buses collided as they took students from the Thomas Adams School in Wem on Tuesday afternoon.
The coaches operated by Lakeside collided on the B5476 between Wem and Harmer Hill at just before 4pm.
The school said 12 students were triaged by the ambulance service as a precaution with no serious injuries reported.
Other pupils continued their journey home on another school bus.
In a statement the school said:
"Two Lakeside school buses have been involved in an RTC after school today on the B5476.
"The majority of children have now left the scene of the accident and are home bound. 12 students remain and are being triaged by the ambulance service as a precaution.
"Headteacher, Mr Cooper, along with 4 staff are at the scene supporting students. Lakeside Coaches will transfer the remaining children home. There are no serious injuries."
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances from Shrewsbury and Wem along with operations and Principal officers. West Midlands Ambulance Service adn West Mercia Police also attended.
The road was closed for several hours following the collision.
