Dozens of children injured after two double-decker school buses crash in Northamptonshire

Driver and 12 children taken to hospital

The crash happened on the B576 north of Rothwell (Andrew Carpenter)

Almost 30 children were injured, with 12 taken to hospital, after two double-decker school buses collided on a road in Northamptonshire.

Eight of the children were taken directly to Kettering Hospital by ambulance, and four more were driven by their parents.

One of the bus drivers also went to hospital, the police said.

The crash happened just before 4pm on Tuesday on the B576, north of Rothwell, which runs between Rothwell and Desborough.

In a statement, Northamptonshire Police said: “All of the casualties involved in the incident have now left the scene.

“There were 27 children who sustained minor injuries.

“Eight were taken to hospital by ambulance with four taken to hospital by their parents.

“The rest have been discharged home from the scene.”

The statement added: “Roads remain closed in both directions while recovery of the vehicles takes place and repairs are made to the road.

“Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with dashcam footage can call Northamptonshire Police on 101.”