An accident involving a school bus has sent nearly a dozen children to hospital.

Ottawa Paramedics say about 30 kids aged 11 to 17 were on the bus when it was involved in a multivehicle accident. 11 kids were taken to hospital with what Paramedics say are not serious injuries. They say students suffered various injuries including shoulder, facial, head, neck and leg injuries.

Police say an SUV, pickup truck and a flatbed truck were also involved in the crash. The drivers of the flatbed and pickup trucks suffered minor injuries.

A school bus was sent to pick up children who were not injured in the accident. Parents of the injured children have been notified.

More to come.