Hampshire police have confirmed that Bishopstoke Road could be closed for "up to 12 hours" for "investigation and recovery work".
In the latest statement sent to the Echo, a spokesperson for the force said that everyone on the bus has been accounted for and that all injured people are being treated by ambulance services.
College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students went through railings off Bishopstoke Road in Bishopstoke near Eastleigh earlier this morning.
Some 17 people were injured in the incident.
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Parents have been asked not to attend the scene and to instead head to an incident centre, which has been set up at The Hub in Bishopstoke.
A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, after College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students left the carriageway into a river.
"Emergency services are in attendance and the road has been closed so please avoid the area. It is anticipated the road may be closed for up to 12 hours for investigation and recovery work.
"Everyone on the bus has been accounted for and all injured persons are being treated by the ambulance service.
"We ask that people do not attend the actual scene. Parents will be contacted by the College, as an Incident Centre has been established at The Hub at Bishopstoke.
"An officer and College staff will be available at the Hub to provide updates and address any questions you may have."
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