Schoolchildren hurt after coach crashes into bus at a roundabout

A collision between a school coach and a bus on a busy Berkshire slip road has left 18 people hurt, including nine schoolchildren. Crash Details: Injuries and Emergency Response The crash happened around 8:25 AM on the A3290 slip road leading onto Sutton Seeds Roundabout in Earley. Nine children and the coach driver suffered minor injuries. On the bus, eight adults were also hurt. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said one child and one adult may require hospital treatment. A spokesperson revealed they initially responded to a vehicle fire but found both the crash and the bus engine ablaze upon arrival. Fire Service and Police Issue Warnings Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service acted swiftly to extinguish the fire and aid the injured. Thames Valley Police, SCAS, and RBFRS have urged motorists to steer clear of the area due to ongoing emergency operations and traffic disruption. Adding to the morning???s troubles, SCAS reported another minor two-car crash on the same slip road earlier today, luckily with no injuries. Stay Clear and Stay Safe Accident site: A3290 slip road near Sutton Seeds Roundabout, Earley Injuries: 9 children, 9 adults all minor, 2 possibly needing hospital Emergency services on scene managing fire and injuries Road closures and traffic delays expected ??? avoid if possible Police and rescue crews continue their investigation and recovery work. We'll keep you updated on this developing story.
A school coach and a bus collided on a busy Berkshire slip road (Picture: UKNIP)

Nine children have been injured following a crash between a school coach and a bus on a busy slip road.

The coach driver and eight adults on the bus were also injured in the collision near Sutton Seeds Roundabout, outside Reading in Berkshire.

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said two people were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for further treatment.

Three children and three adults were still being assessed for their minor injuries.

The remaining 10 patients were discharged at the scene.

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The service said the paramedic team leader reported road conditions were very icy at the scene.

The bus’ engine burst into flames following the crash, with firefighters at the scene for two hours and minutes.

Two cars also collided on the same slip road on Wednesday morning, resulting in no injures, SCAS added.

The collision in Reading took place just as a bus filled with school children crashed into a ditch in Kent.

Police at the scene after a bus carrying school children crashed into a ditch near Ashford in Kent. Kent Police were called soon after 8am on January 7 after a bus left the road at Chilmington Green, Ashford and ended up in a ditch. Officers and paramedics attended the scene to help passengers leave the bus, and there were no reported injuries. Picture date: Wednesday January 7, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
A separate school bus crashed into a ditch in Ashford (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

The bus slipped on black ice before being seen nose-first down an opening off a road at Chilmington Green in Ashford.

Officers and paramedics rushed to the crash site but there were no reported injuries.

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