School Minibus Driver saves children from Collapsing bridge

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A school minibus driver has been hailed a hero by saving 11 children from a collapsing bridge in Worcestershire.

The grade II listed Eastham Bride has been around since 1793 but last Tuesday it suddenly collapsed into the river.

Derek Trow was driving 11 pupils home from Lindridge St Lawrence Church of England Primary School when he approached the bridge and noticed the road giving way.

The driver quickly put the minibus into reverse and move the vehicle off the bridge before it dramatically gave way.

The bridge is expected to take months to replace and has left the town with severe traffic disruptions.