A PACKED coach carrying 29 schoolchildren has crashed into a ditch on a busy A-road.
Two people were injured after the vehicle came off the A46 near Ower, Hampshire, this morning.
The packed vehicle came off the road near Ower, Hampshire
Emergency crews rushed to the Ower roundabout just after 7am.
Cops confirmed the A36 had been closed southbound from the roundabout to Junction 2 of the M27.
According to the Daily Echo, none of the children were injured in the horror crash.
The driver and one of the four teachers on the coach suffered minor injuries, according to police.
Hampshire Constabulary said the incident was “complex” and advised motorists the road could be closed for some time.
The force added: “Our officers, assisted by colleagues from the ambulance service and fire & rescue, are dealing with an incident.
“In order to manage the scene safely it has necessitated a lane closure of the southbound carriageway of the A36.
“Whilst we endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum, the complexity of this incident means the closure may remain for some time.
“We advise using alternative routes where possible. We will update in due course and thank you for your understanding.”
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue told locals to avoid the area to allow crews to deal with the crash.
The service said: “We are on the scene of a road traffic collision involving one coach…
“… it has come off the road on the roundabout by junction 2 of the M27, near Ower.
“Fire crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge, St Mary’s and Totton are in attendance alongside emergency service colleagues.
“People are asked to avoid the area to help emergency services deal with this incident.”
Motorists have been advised to follow a diversion, with National Highways saying the incdient is expected to be cleared by 2.30pm.
It said: “The A36 in Hampshire is closed southbound between the A3090 (near Ower) and M27, due to a collision involving a coach.
“Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are at the scene.
“National Highways Traffic Officers and area team crews are assisting with closures.”
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