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Serious crash near Gisborne: School bus involved, road reopens

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A bus carrying school children was involved in the crash near Gisborne this morning.

A bus carrying school children was involved in the crash near Gisborne this morning.

A bus carrying school children was involved in a serious crash near Gisborne this morning.

Emergency services were sent to the two-vehicle crash that closed Wharerata Rd (State Highway 2) at Matawhero just after 7.50am.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said three people, two in serious condition and one in moderate condition, were being taken to Gisborne Hospital.

A police spokesman said it appeared the bus was carrying school children but no injuries reported related to those on the bus.

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NZ Transport Agency said at 10.30am the road had reopened.

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