School bus crashes north of Auckland

A school bus has crashed north of Auckland.

A police spokeswoman said the crash happened near Ahuroa School, near Warkworth.

The spokeswoman understood about 14 pupils were on the bus.

St John was at the scene but she understood none of the pupils had received serious injuries.

A northern Fire Service spokesman said the bus had rolled down a hill on Ahuroa Rd about 9am.

"It appears the brakes failed."

He confirmed 14 pupils were on the bus and several had received minor injuries.

 

 

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