Kent Police were called shortly after 8am this morning after a school bus left the road in Chilmington Green, Ashford, and ended up in a ditch.
The Stagecoach vehicle was full of school children when it left the road, according to early messages on social media, however no injuries have been reported.
Police officers, paramedics and three fire engines attended the scene to help passengers leave the bus.
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.”
A Kent Police spokesperson added: “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.”
Stagecoach has since confirmed that it is reviewing the circumstances around the crash.
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 co-operating fully with the local authorities, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under review.”
