Driver arrested following school coach crash
The bus, travelling from Bristol, left the A36 and went into a ditch
Last updated 25th Sep 2025
Police in Hampshire have launched an appeal for witnesses following a collision involving a coach carrying school children.
A coach, travelling from the Bristol area, left the southbound carriageway of the A36 and went into a ditch.
It happened just after 5.10am, between the Ower roundabout and junction 2 of the M27.
29 school children travelling on the coach were uninjured. One of the four teachers on board suffered a minor leg injury, which was treated at the scene.
The school were made aware of the incident and contacted all parents.
The driver of the coach, 48-year-old man from Hungerford, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Southampton general Hospital as a precaution.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving whist unfit through drink and/or drugs.
The road has now been reopened.