A man has been arrested following a crash involving a school bus and a car in Aberdeenshire.
The bus was taking Crathes School pupils to school at the time of the incident, which happened just before 9am this morning on the A93 between Crathes and Drumoak.
The 25-year-old male driver of the car was arrested and charged and is set to appear in court at a later date.
It is understood he was treated for minor injuries.
Aberdeenshire Council confirmed all the children on board the bus were unhurt and a replacement bus took them to school.
Crathes School bus involved in crash
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.50am on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, we were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a bus on the A93 between Crathes and Drumoak.
“Emergency services attended, and there were no reports of any serious injuries.
“The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man, has been arrested and charged in connection with a road traffic offence and is expected to appear at court at a later date.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any further information or dash-cam footage is asked to contact police quoting reference 0664 of April 30.”
An Aberdeenshire Council spokesperson said this morning: “We are aware of a collision involving a school transport service this morning.
“A member of staff is on site and pupils are safe.
“Parents have been notified, and a replacement bus has taken pupils to school.
“Emergency services are currently at the scene.”
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