A woman and a child sustained life-threatening injuries after their car was involved in a collision with a school double decker bus in Mullion on Monday morning. (October 14)

Officers attended the incident involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and the bus, which happened on the B3296 Meaver Road at 8.40am.

The two occupants of the Vauxhall, a female in her thirties and a young male child, sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident.

They are being treated in hospital and their next of kin are aware. Four children on the school bus sustained minor injuries and have received treatment.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team have thanked the public for their patience whilst investigations took place. They are working closely with the school to make sure that suitable support is in place for the children involved.

Anyone with any relevant information or dashcam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via the police website or by calling 101, quoting 50240260109.