Two people have died following a crash between a bus and a car this afternoon in Rutland.
The collision happened in Empingham Lane between the A1 at Tickencote and the Empingham cross roads shortly before 1.30pm.
A police spokesperson said there were two people travelling in the car when it crashed who both died.
The police cannot confirm how many people were on the bus but said "several" people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The road has been closed while the emergency services deal with the incident.
Leicestershire Police said the road is due to be closed for some time.
