Please see the below information from Hampshire Constabulary
Please see the below update from
Hampshire Constabulary
Date: 27 June, 2025
Time: 8:00am
Good morning,
We can confirm that following the bus crash yesterday in Bishopstoke Road, the bus has been recovered from the scene and the road is reopen this morning.
Thanks to everyone for their patience yesterday as we dealt with the incident, alongside our emergency services colleagues.
Further Updates - Five Hospitalised After College Bus Plunges Into River in Eastleigh
Date: 26 June, 2025
Five people have been taken to hospital—two with serious but not life-threatening injuries—after a double-decker college bus crashed off the road and landed in a river in Eastleigh this morning, Thursday, 26 June.
The incident took place at around 10:00am on Bishopstoke Road. The bus, operated by Bluestar and carrying students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, left the carriageway and came to rest in a shallow river.
Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that 20 people were on board the College 607 service at the time of the crash, including 19 passengers and the driver. Emergency services arrived to find several individuals trapped inside the bus.
Inspector Andy Tester of Hampshire Constabulary described the scene as “terrifying” and said specialist teams were deployed to rescue those still onboard.
“There were a large number of specialist resources helping to get people out of the bus,” he said. “Some people had managed to get themselves out, but we needed to carefully triage and account for everyone inside.”
The South Central Ambulance Service dispatched five ambulances, two air ambulances, and multiple specialist units to the scene. All passengers were safely removed from the bus, with five transported to hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews from Eastleigh, St Mary’s, Redbridge, Hightown, and Portchester responded to the crash. “We are working alongside our emergency service colleagues to manage the scene and assist those affected,” they said.
In response to the crash, Barton Peveril College set up an incident centre at The Hub in Bishopstoke for concerned parents and guardians.
A statement from the college urged the public not to visit the crash site: “We are aware of the incident involving the College 607 Bus. Staff are working closely with the police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.”
Bishopstoke Road remains closed and is expected to stay shut for up to 12 hours as investigation and recovery operations continue. UPDATE from Hampshire Constabulary
Date: 26 June, 2025
Time: 11:45am
We are currently dealing with an incident on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, after College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students left the carriageway into a river.
Emergency services are in attendance and the road has been closed so please avoid the area.
It is anticipated the road may be closed for up to 12 hours for investigation and recovery work.
Everyone on the bus has been accounted for and all injured persons are being treated by the ambulance service. Families of those involved have been contacted.
Parents will be contacted by the College, as per the shared post below.
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Incident Involving College Bus 607:
We are aware of an incident involving the College 607 Bus. College staff are working closely with the police to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. For concerned parents, an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke. An officer and College staff will be available at the Hub to provide updates and address any questions you may have.
The Incident Centre:
The HUB
Bishopstoke Rd
Eastleigh
SO50 6LA
02380 647090
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Date: 26 June, 2025
Time: 11:15am
We are currently dealing with an incident on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, where a bus has left the carriageway into a river.
Emergency services are in attendance and the road has been closed so please avoid the area if you can.