Emergency services are responding to a school bus fire on Pakiri Road near Leigh this morning.

The incident was reported just before 8.30am.

The bus has been extensively damaged by fire.

Sergeant Mark Stallworthy says four children were onboard at the time and have all been safely removed. “It’s fortunate that no one has been hurt.”

Sergeant Stallworthy says Pakiri Road is down to one lane until about midday.

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