Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene.
A school bus was involved in a collision with a car in Limerick on Wednesday morning.
The crash occurred on the R513 road between Herbertstown and Caherline, which has been closed until further notice. Local diversions are in place.
#LIMERICK Collision outside Caherconlish on Herbertstown Rd near Caherline & the road is closed http:///www.TheAA.ie/Newsroom
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 7, 2018
The R513 between Herbertstown and Caherline is closed until further notice due to a multi-vehicle crash. Local diversions are in place from Caherconlish to Ballyneety, and then rejoining the R513 at Herbertstown #Limerick @aaroadwatch
— Limerick Council – Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) February 7, 2018
The R513 between Herbertstown and Caherline is closed until further notice due to a multi-vehicle crash. Local diversions are in place. #Limerick @aaroadwatch
— Limerick Council – Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) February 7, 2018
We have several City & County Fire Crews in attendance at a multi vehicle collision at Connelly’s Cross, Caherconlish. Several @HSELive Ambulance, Gardai & Medivac112 also in attendance.
— Limerick Fire & Rescue (@LimerickFire) February 7, 2018
It is believed that approximately 40 students were on their way to John the Baptist secondary school in the village of Hospital when the crash took place.
A number of students were taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment; the extent of the injuries are unknown but are believed to be minor in nature.
The drivers of both vehicles have also been taken to hospital.
Gardaí, units of the Limerick Fire Brigade and emergency services are attending the scene.
Traffic Alert Limerick – Diversions are currently in place on the R513 between Caherconlish & Herbertstown due to a collision. Gardaí & Emergency Services are at the scene.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 7, 2018
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