A TEAM of investigators were continuing tonight to try to work out why a car overturned outside a primary school injuring four adults and five children.
The incident happened in Fontgary Road, Rhoose, at around 8.50am this morning.
Tonight, South Wales Police issued an appeal for witnesses to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by calling 101.
It was a dark blue Audi convertible car which overturned outside Rhoose Primary School.
All the injured were taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, and the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
A nine-year-old girl remains in a serious condition in the paediatric intensive care department at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The 61-year-old male driver of the vehicle, who is one of the nine casualties, is assisting police with enquiries.
At this stage, said a police statement, the collision was not believed to be a deliberate act.
Chief Superintendent Joe Ruddy, Divisional Commander for Central BCU which covers The Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend, said: "The school is at the heart of the community and such an unusual and distressing incident will always have an impact on all those living locally.
"Thankfully there were no fatalities and some of those injured have been discharged from hospital having received treatment.
"Our thoughts remain with those who remain in hospital and their families during this difficult time.
"We have a team of very skilled investigators who are now carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what caused this collision to take place.
"I would like to thank those who assisted at the scene with first aid and those who have taken the time to contact us to provide witness statements."
The road has reopened.
Graeme Smith, Group Manager (Operations) South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "Following a road traffic collision at Fontgary Road, Rhoose, at around 8.50am this morning, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire engines and crews from Barry and Ely Fire Station to the incident and treated casualties on scene with their Ambulances colleagues.
"South Wales Fire and Rescue Service would like to offer their best wishes to all those injured in the incident, and those traumatised from witnessing the tragic events at the scene. We wish them all a speedy recovery."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or the manner of the driving of the vehicle before the collision is asked to contact the South Wales Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit by calling 101.
An eye-witness who called emergency services said: "I was walking my dog when I turned a corner and saw a car in mid-air.
"The road was choc-a-bloc with kids arriving for school - there was a huge crash and loads of screaming.
"Children were lying injured in the road and parents and passers-by were running to them to help.
"I called the emergency services and there were off-duty paramedics and parents assisting the injured.
"The lollipop lady was trapped - all I could see was her jacket from under the car.
"Children who saw it were ushered into the school and they are being kept inside while the rescue operation was going on.
"There were at least 10 ambulances there and four fire engines."
First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones said he was "very concerned" to hear about this morning's incident.
He added: "I am being kept fully informed of developments. Clearly, our thoughts are with those involved."
Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) said in a statement: "WAA crew from the Swansea base were tasked at 9am and on scene at 9.20am.
"The crew flew through adverse weather conditions to make it to the scene.
"The air crew treated three patients on scene but did not convey any patients to hospital."
