Several people have been taken to hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed into a river.

The incident occurred in Eastleigh in Hampshire this morning.

Hampshire Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Fire crews were all called to the scene.

A number of people have been taken to hospital.

The air ambulance also landed and attended the incident.

It is understood that the bus was transporting students from a nearby Sixth Form College.

A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance Service said:

“We have sent multiple units to the incident including five ambulances, two helicopters, and specialist response units.”