A WOMAN and a child are fighting for their lives after a double decker school bus smashed into a car.
The woman, in her 30s, and the boy, were airlifted to hospital on Monday morning where they remain in a critical condition.
The pair were travelling in a silver Vauxhall Astra when they collided with the bus full of kids.
Four children on the school bus sustained minor injuries in the collision in Mullion, Cornwall, at around 8.40am on Monday.
Cops are now working with the school to ensure pupils involved are receiving support.
HM Coastguard said two of its rescue helicopters from St Athan and Newquay attended.
Coastguard rescue teams from Falmouth, Mullion and Porthoustock were also called as well as ambulance crews.
The coastguard said: "At around 8.45am today (Monday 14 October), HM Coastguard was made aware of an incident involving multiple vehicles at Mullion, Cornwall.
"Coastguard Rescue Teams from Falmouth, Mullion, Porthoustock were called, alongside HM Coastguard rescue helicopters from St Athan and Newquay.
"A casualty was taken to hospital by helicopter, and two casualties were transferred to hospital via ambulance."
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a school bus and a car, on Meaver Road, Mullion, at around 8.40am today, Monday 14 October.
"Two people, who were travelling in the car, have sustained serious injuries and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
"Their next of kin have been informed. Four children on the bus have been treated for minor injuries.
"Emergency services are at the scene and are working with partner agencies to deal with the situation.
"Local road closures have been put in place and are expected to remain so for some time."
Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting 50240260109.
