Twelve children hurt in Wicklow bus crash

Twelve children were injured in a crash between two busses in Co Wicklow this afternoon.

Twelve children were injured in a crash between two busses in Co Wicklow this afternoon.

The collision occurred at around 4pm at New Long Hill, on the road between Roundwood and Kilmacanogue.

Both busses were travelling in convoy together when the collision occurred.

Nine boys and three girls were brought to Tallaght Hospital and Crumlin Children's Hospital for treatment.

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Most of the children are expected to be discharged from hospital tonight.

It is understood the busses were returning from an outing at an adventure centre in the Wicklow mountains.