Front of school bus hangs off overpass after Auckland crash

September 16, 2022
A school bus has been left partially hanging off an overpass in Auckland on Friday morning.

A school bus has been left partially hanging off an overpass in Auckland on Friday morning.

Police said it was called to the crash around 8.04am on Newton Rd in Eden Terrace with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle attending the scene.

The students and driver are off the bus, with one person taken to hospital. (Source: 1News)

One patient was taken to Auckland hospital and 24 others were assessed for minor injuries, St John Ambulance said.

The front of the school bus can be seen hanging off an overpass on Newton Rd in Auckland.

The lanes heading towards Ponsonby are blocked while one lane heading towards Newmarket remains opens.

St Mary's principal Sarah Dwan said all the school's students were "safe and well".

"We are incredibly proud of how they have reacted and responded," she said.

"Support is being provided for the students and their families and we will continue to support all involved.

The Auckland school bus was left hanging off Newton Rd after crashing this morning. (Source: 1News)

"We are grateful for the response of the emergency services and bus company."

Police said motorists should expect delays and are advised to avoid the area if possible.

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