Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he was “deeply concerned” about the incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved and their families, and with the emergency services who are on the scene,” he said.
Writing on X (formerly Twitter), First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “My heart goes out to everyone injured, their families, and the emergency services who are on the scene in Carrowdore.”
Education Minister Paul Givan said his “thoughts and prayers are with the children and families of all those involved”.
DUP MP for Strangford, Jim Shannon said: “Our thanks go to the police service, the NIFRS, the ambulance service, as well as the air ambulance.”
“We are unsure of the scale, however the fear is palpable,” he added.
“Thoughts and prayers will be with parents and children during this uncertainty.”
