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08 Dec 2025

BREAKING: Emergency services at the scene of school bus collision in Limerick

Fire service, gardaí and ambulances are attending the incident

BREAKING: Emergency services at the scene of school bus crash in Limerick

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a school bus collision in County Limerick this Tuesday morning.

The incident happened at approximately 8:30am on the R513 between Caherconlish and Hospital. 

It is believed that the bus came off the road and landed on its side in the ditch.

Limerick Live understands that brave sixth-year students came to the aid of younger children and assisted them off the bus via an emergency door.

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A number of teachers travelling behind the school bus also rushed to the bus and helped students to exit the stricken vehicle as safely as possible.

A number of ambulances are at the scene but no serious injuries have been reported at this time.

The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. 

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