School bus overturns in Co Down carrying 70 passengers

A major incident has been declared after a school bus carrying 70 passengers crashed in County Down.

It's on the Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards. Police and emergency services are at the scene.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: "NIAS is currently dealing with a major incident at Carrowdore involving a bus with up to 70 passengers.

"NIAS has despatched multiple resources to the scene. Please only call 999 if your situation is life-threatening while we deal with this incident. More details to follow."

The PSNI described the incident as a "serious road traffic collision".

More updates to follow.

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