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Seems rather serious.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/double-decker-bus-crash-declared-3396340
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/double-decker-bus-crash-declared-3396340
Double decker bus crash declared 'major incident' with reports of 20 people trapped
The double decker has crashed into a field
A major incident has been declared in South Devon after a double decker bus overturned on a busy road.
The Gold Stagecoach double decker bus had been travelling from on the A385 between Totnes and Paignton when it left the road, as shown in these pictures.
Reports from eyewitnesses suggest that up to 20 people may be trapped on the bus, though this has not been confirmed. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
The incident happened just before 11am between Southfield (Paignton) and Saxon Meadow (Totnes) near Lombcombe Cross.
The road is closed and people are being advised to stay away from the area.
These pictures sent to Devon Live show the bus on its side in a hedge.
They also show police officers closing the road.
Both Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Councillor Stuart Hughes have tweeted to say the crash is being treated as a major incident.
The police Tweeted: "We have just been informed of a major incident following a collision involving a double-decker bus on the A385 between Totnes and Paignton, near to Lombcrombe Cross.
"Details are still emerging, in the meantime can we please avoid the area.
"Closures are expected to remain in place for the considerable future. Ambulance are on the scene and other emergency services en route.
"Closures in place at Berry Pomeroy RAB. We will have more information as we have it.