Three children from a Chippenham junior school have been taken to hospital after a coach crash on the Isle of Wight.

The coach collided with a hedge near Brading yesterday at around 1.50pm, while carrying a party from Frogwell Junior School.

The three youngsters suffered minor injuries and were taken to St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight by ambulance.

The remaining 22 other children and three teachers were taken separately to hospital as a precaution according to a police spokeswoman.

The accident occurred at the junction of Bullys Hill and The Mall and the road was closed for around three hours while the scene was cleared.

Concerned parents can contact St Marys Hospital accident and emergency department on (01983) 534660.