Driver injured as car collides with school bus

A car driver was badly injured in a collision with a school bus in Taupo this morning.

Senior Constable Steve Denny said the accident happened at the intersection of Whangamata and Poihipi Roads just after 8am.

The victim was flown to Waikato Hospital by the Lion Foundation Rescue helicopter and was in a serious condition.

There were no students in the bus and the driver was shaken but unhurt.

- NZPA