An RCMP cruiser. Image: staff photo

7 children suffered minor injuries after a school bus went off the road in Colchester County.

It happened Thursday afternoon around 3:20 on Lake Road near Tatamagouche.

RCMP say the bus left the road and came to a rest in the ditch.

One child was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.

The driver of the bus also had minor injuries.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.