School bus involved in collision

Two people have been injured in a collision between a school bus and a van near Birr in Co Offaly.

Two people have been injured in a collision between a school bus and a van near Birr in Co Offaly.

The crash happened shortly before 3pm on the Rath to Kilcoyne Rd.

Both drivers were injured and have been taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital for treatment.

School children were travelling on the bus at the time of the crash but there are no reports of injuries among the students.

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