School bus crashes into ditch in Kent
Police were called to the scene of a bus crash at 8am
Last updated 7th Jan 2026
A bus full of school children has been pictured crashing into a ditch after slipping on black ice in Kent.
Kent Police were called to Chilmington Green, Ashford, soon after 8am this morning and say there were no reported injuries.
Three fire engines and paramedics also attended the scene.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the bus was believed to have "slipped" off the road due to black ice.
It said in a statement: "There are no reported injuries and the cause is believed to be the vehicle slipping on black ice.
"Crews are reminding everyone to use extra caution when driving in cold temperatures as there could be black ice on the roads, so avoid sudden braking and leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front."
Early messages on social media report the Stagecoach vehicle was full of school children when it left the road.
The company has since confirmed the incident involving one of their school buses is under review.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: "Officers attended and remain on scene to assist while passengers leave the bus and the vehicle is recovered.
"Paramedics attended as a precaution.
"There were no reported injuries."
Joel Mitchell, Managing Director at Stagecoach South East, said: "Stagecoach can confirm that an incident occurred on January 7 on the A28 in Ashford involving one of our school buses.
"There are currently no reported injuries. Stagecoach is cooperating fully with the local authorities, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under review."