The driver and pupils on board a school bus that crashed in Wiltshire were raced to hospital with injuries.

A Warminster School bus was left on its side following a crash along the A350 to the east of Trowbridge on the afternoon of Monday, November 13.

Police closed the road at Ashton Common between the Common Hill junction and Ashton Road junction.

It has been confirmed that the bus driver as well as several pupils were hospitalised in the incident, suffering from minor injuries.

Swindon Advertiser: The scene of the school bus crash later on Monday.The scene of the school bus crash later on Monday. (Image: Trevor Porter)

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Warminster School headteacher Matt Williams said: “Yesterday evening one of our minibuses transporting twelve children home from School was involved in a road traffic accident near Ashton Common.

“Two members of staff from Warminster School went straight to the scene and parents of those pupils involved were quickly contacted.

“Our driver and several pupils were taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries, whilst others were taken home by their parents.

“We would like to thank the emergency services and all those at Steeple Ashton Village Hall for their support and kindness.”

Warminster School is a private boarding school for children aged between 13 and 18 years old and is based to the north of Warminster.