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Saffron Walden

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Weather16°C, Wind SW at 24 km/h, 77% Humidity
Population15,504 (2011)
Shire county Essex
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Postcod districtCB10, CB11
Diall code01799
Popul2021 census
Post town SAFFRON WALDEN
Regions East
Shire counti Essex
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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About Saffron Walden


Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, 12 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, 15 miles south of Cambridge and 43 miles north of London. It retains a rural appearance and some buildings of the medieval period. The population was 15,504 at the 2011 census.

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School pupils taken to hospital after bus hits tree in Clavering

Jul 14,2022 12:50 pm

By Alex PopeBBC News, Essex

Two school children have been taken to hospital after a bus they were on hit a tree.

Essex Police said it was called to reports of a collision in Clatterbury Lane, Clavering, at about 08:15 BST.

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport, said a bus taking some of its pupils to school struck a tree branch.

It said some students had minor injuries while others were being supported at school after the " traumatic experience".

The East of England Ambulance Trust said it was called to Clatterbury Lane, along with The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Three children were assessed at The Scene and two were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, for further assessment.

Dawn Philpott, who had Two Children on the bus, said it was " some sheer miracle that everybody was able to Walk Away without fatality".

'Struck a tree branch'

The School said that the bus was transporting its pupils and children from Saffron Walden County High School .

" While the full details are being investigated, We Are aware that the bus roof was damaged as it struck a tree branch, " it said.

A space has been arranged at The School for those who may be in shock or left upset.

The School asked parents or students with any concerns to Get In contact.

" Thank You to all students and parents for The Calm manner in which they helped to handle The Situation , " The School added.

Emergency services including fire and ambulance remain at The Scene " to carry out their work" police said.

The Force had closed The Road and advised people to check before travelling in the area.

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