Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services have been attending a school bus fire near Leigh this morning.
The incident was reported on Pakiri Road just before 8.30am.
The bus has been extensively damaged by fire.
“Four children were onboard at the time of the fire and they have all been safely removed,” Sergeant Mark Stallworthy says.
“It’s fortunate that no one has been hurt.”
Sergeant Stallworthy says Pakiri Road is down to one lane until about midday.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police