Minehead bus crash LIVE: School kids left trapped as 'bus leaves road'

A huge emergency response has been launched after a "bus left the road" near Minehead, with passengers left trapped inside.

Three air ambulances, 10 police cars, ambulances and fire engines were on the scene near Wheddon Cross in Somerset. An HM Coastguard and a police helicopter were also on the scene on the A396 Cutcombe Hill between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe.

A major incident has been declared with the coach carrying 60 to 70 people to Minehead Middle School. Several casualties have been taken to hospital.

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