'16 ambulances were there within minutes'. Editor of the Madeira Island News Blog, Tobi Hughes tells Sky News how quick the emergency response was after a tour bus overturned on a small road. Get the latest on this story here:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have put out a statement saying:"We are seeking information from the authorities in Portugal about a bus crash in Madeira, and are ready to support any British people who require assistance"He added:"This is an area that is relatively close to the town of Canixo.
"Before the spot where the coach went off the road, there's a very sharp bend that goes from west to east and there's been many accidents there in the past.Tobi Hughes, editor of the Madeira Island News Blog told Sky News that the feeling on the island is that of shock. He said he understands that the group had been picked up from their hotel and were on their way out for an evening meal when the accident happened.Authorities confirmed that the weather was fine at the time, and the island was still light.
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