School bus catches fire in Mangawhai

A school bus has caught fire just south of the township of Mangawhai.

All 20 children on board and the driver are safe, police say.

The bus caught fire near on Mangawhai Road near the intersection with Carter Road.

Did you see the fire? Get in touch or send pictures to iwitness@rnz.co.nz

The road is closed until the scene is cleared.

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