Floral tributes have been left outside a school after a fatal bus crash that killed a pupil.

One child died and 21 people were injured after the coach slid 20ft down an embankment during a day trip from Minehead Middle School in Somerset.

Two other children were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the horrific crash on the A396 at around 3pm on Thursday.

The 70-seater vehicle was taking pupils back from a zoo when it came off road Wheddon Cross.

Beacon Education Multi-Academy Trust said: "It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that we confirm that a pupil from Minehead Middle School has tragically died following a road traffic incident earlier today involving a coach carrying pupils and staff returning from an educational visit."

"A number of other people have been taken to hospital, some of them with serious injuries. This includes two children who were taken to hospital by air ambulance."

"Our entire school community are devastated by this news, and we will do everything we can to support everyone affected."

"We are working closely with the emergency services and relevant authorities, and we will support our pupils, staff, and families at this incredibly difficult time."

Prime Minister Kier Starmer said: "A heartbreaking update on the school bus crash in Somerset. "

''There are no adequate words to acknowledge the death of a child. All my thoughts are with their parents, family and friends, and all those affected.

''Thank you to the emergency workers who are responding at pace — I'm being kept up to date on this situation."

On its website, Minehead Middle School said its year five pupils were due to visit the zoo as part of its 'Enrichment Week' activities.

The A396 Cutcombe Hill is a winding rural road in the heart of Exmoor National Park.