Air ambulance called after serious incident involving schoolchildren on bus.

Three high school pupils are reported to have fallen through a window on the top deck of a school bus and were taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries; emergency services including an air ambulance attended and Bolton Road was temporarily closed and has since reopened.

Emergency services attended Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield on Wednesday after a reported incident involving pupils on a school bus. Greater Manchester Police said three high school pupils are believed to have fallen through a window on the top deck of the bus. An air ambulance, police officers and paramedics were called and the pupils were taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries. Bolton Road was temporarily closed while emergency services responded and has since reopened. Known details: - Greater Manchester Police reported that three high school pupils are believed to have fallen through a window on the top deck of a school bus. - An air ambulance, police officers and paramedics attended the scene on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield. - The pupils were taken to hospital and were described by police as having potentially serious injuries. - Bolton Road was temporarily closed during the emergency response and has since been reopened. - Inspector Simon Barrie of the Wigan District described the event as a serious incident that would cause disruption. Summary: The incident resulted in hospital treatment for the pupils and temporary disruption on Bolton Road. Undetermined at this time.