Schoolkids in minibus accident

The minibus crashed after it was hit by another vehicle after school. Nine News

A mini-van carrying schoolchildren has rolled after it was allegedly hit by a ute at Richmond, northwest of Sydney.

It’s understood there are no serious injuries after the minibus overturned after the accident about 3.30pm on Friday afternoon.

The minibus crashed after it was hit by another vehicle after school. Picture: Nine News

Ten News said six children were being driven to after school activities when the accident happened near the intersection of Windsor Street and West Market Street in Richmond.

Police say the children were “very lucky”.

“All the children managed to get out of the bus unassisted,” NSW Police said in a statement.

“A number of the children suffered minor cuts and scratches and are being treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.”

Nobody was injured during the crash. Picture: Nine News

A NSW Police spokesman said the driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

The children were reportedly shaken but largely unharmed after the incident.