School bus involved in multi-vehicle collision in Limerick

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. https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/961162137614864384 https://twitter.com/LimerickCouncil/status/961164668390780928 https://twitter.com/LimerickCouncil/status/961163020436230144 https://twitter.com/LimerickFire/status/961176383861932033 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. https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/961173605269868544