October 7th 2024.
A team of highly trained individuals has arrived at the site of a serious incident in County Down. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has confirmed that they are dealing with a "major incident" involving a bus carrying approximately 70 passengers. In a recent social media post, the ambulance service urged the public to only contact 999 in case of a life-threatening situation, as they work to address the ongoing situation.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has also been called to the scene, with five fire appliances and a specialist rescue team currently on site. The incident, which has taken place on the Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards, is reported to involve an overturned bus. Local sources have identified the bus as belonging to Strangford College, and staff at the college are currently trying to confirm if any of their students were on board at the time of the incident.
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