EMERGENCY services have raced to an overturned bus in Co Down – with up to 70 passengers on board.
Multiple ambulance resources have been dispatched to the scene and police are advising motorists to avoid Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards.
The PSNI advised police and emergency services are at the sceneGetty Images – Getty
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said the incident has been deemed “major” and that up to 70 passengers could be involved.
The NIAS said: “NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers.
“NIAS has dispatched multiple resources to the scene.
“Please only call 999 if your situation is life-threatening while we deal with this incident.”
The PSNI who are also at the scene advised the public to avoid the area and said: “Motorists are advised to avoid the Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards, as police and colleagues from the emergency services are currently at the scene of a one vehicle road traffic collision.
“There are diversions in place. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.”
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service also confirmed that five fire appliances and the specialist rescue team are at the scene.
SDLP MLA for south Co Down, Colin McGrath said “large numbers” are invovled in the incident.
Posting on social media, the local politician said: “I hope that everyone is ok at this incident.
“Large numbers involved and NIAS will be stretched – plz heed their advice and also avoid the area. Thinking of all involved.”
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