Coach driver to appear in court after bus with 29 school children crashes into ditch on M27

Emergency services scrambled to a collision involving a 51-seat coach which left the M27 and crashed into a ditch on a roundabout near junction 2, Ower, in the early hours of September 25, 2025.

The vehicle had 29 school children and five adults on board, including the driver, and two adults sustained minor injuries.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing have confirmed that Brett Jarvis, of Honey Hill in Lambourn, will appear at Aldershot Magistrates’ Court on February 23 after being issued a summons.

The 48-year-old will face the charge of driving without due care and attention.

More updates to follow.