Several children have been seriously injured after a serious crash in southeastern NSW.
A chaotic scene confronted motorists on the Hume Highway near Marulan on Tuesday afternoon after a minibus rolled.
At least three children have been taken to hospital and a trio of helicopters had to land on the major highway, halting traffic.
At least three children were taken to hospital for injuries following the mini bus rollover. Picture: NewsWire / Simon Bullard.
The crash happened on the highway about 12pm between Winfarthing Road and Munro Road.
A white minibus rolled on a bend in the highway.
Images show the badly damaged vehicle was cut open by emergency services, while debris was thrown across the road.
A man in his 50s was driving the bus. He and seven passengers were trapped.
The driver has minor injuries and has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing. A woman in her 30s was also treated at the scene.
Three children were taken to hospital 150km away in Sydney.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash, and want anyone with footage to come forward.
As of 5.30pm the crash scene has been cleared, however Traffic NSW is warning of congestion.