Two people said to have suffered life-threatening injuries in accident at Oakley

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Five people have been seriously injured in a bus crash in Hampshire, including two said to have suffered life-threatening injuries.

The accident involving a double-decker bus occurred on the B3400 Andover Road at Oakley on Thursday.

South Central ambulance service (SCAS) said two people with life-threatening injuries were taken to the major trauma centre at University hospital, Southampton. Three people with serious injuries were also taken to the hospital, while six with minor injuries were taken to North Hampshire hospital in Basingstoke.

SCAS sent 10 ambulances to the scene and warned the incident might affect its ability to treat patients with less serious illnesses or injuries.

SCAS (@SCAS999) If you require assistance in Hampshire please bear with us as we have 10 ambulances at or heading to serious accident on B3400 Andover Road, Oakley. This incident may affect our ability to respond as quickly to patients with less serious illnesses or injuries. Thank you.

The AA said the bus overturned on a bend. The B3400 between Deane Gate Inn and Oakley village has been closed and is expected to remain so until Thursday evening, said Hampshire police. People have been urged to avoid the area.

Seven patients were assessed and discharged at the scene and three unaccompanied children who were uninjured were taken to North Hampshire hospital as a place of safety, SCAS said.