Major incident declared after school bus crash in County Down

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has declared a major incident following a school bus crash in county Down.

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene at Ballyblack Road East in Newtownards.

It is understood up to 70 passengers were on board but the details of casualties are not yet clear.

Pictures on social media show the vehicle on its side in a field having left the road.

The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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