A major emergency operation is underway in Ballylanders, Co Limerick, after a car and a bus carrying children were involved in a collision this afternoon.
A large number of ambulances, gardai and two helicopters are attending the scene.
It’s understood that a number of people have been injured, including at least one person who has been seriously injured.
The Shannon-based Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 115 was tasked to the scene but was later stood down.
One person suffering with a serious head injury has been airlifted by the National Ambulance Service air ambulance from the scene to Cork University Hospital.
It’s believed that four others have suffered non life threatening injuries.
More to follow…
