UPDATE: Forfar Academy and Langlands Primary school bus in accident

A minibus carrying 14 pupils has left the road in Forfar, leaving three children with minor injuries and several others suffering from shock.

The Mercedes Sprinter minibus operated by JP Coaches had picked up pupils from Forfar Academy and Langlands Primary in Forfar shortly after 4pm. It left the road at the roundabout near Orchardbank Industrial Estate. Initial reports suggested it had overturned, but police since confirmed this was not the case.

Police say three children were treated for minor injuries at the scene. One sustained a bump to the head, one was treated for a minor cut on their head, and another was complaining of muscular pain.

All left in the company of their parents after treatment. The remaining children were collected and taken home.

Tayside Police are appealing for witnesses to phone 0300 111 2222.For more on this story, see Thursday’s Courier.