THREE people were hospitalised this afternoon following a crash between a bus traveling from Donegal and a truck.
The crash happened on the N2, just outside Castleblayney in County Monaghan.
18 people were injured with three hospitalised.
The bus, carrying around 30 passengers, left Letterkenny at 9.30am.
One of the passengers was trapped in the bus for a time and had to be cut free.
In a statement, Bus Éireann said: “Bus Éireann can confirm that one of its coaches was involved in a collision this afternoon with another vehicle at the Ballybay turn off in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.
“This occurred at approximately midday on the Route 32 service, which departed Letterkenny at 0920.
“All safety procedures were followed and the emergency services were immediately called and are currently at the scene of the accident.
“Our driver along with 27 passengers were on board at the time and they are being assessed by the emergency services.
“Bus Éireann are liaising with local Gardai who are at the scene of the collision.”
The road was closed for a time but has since reopened.
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