Two schoolboys have been hailed as heroes after they rushed to the aid of victims involved in a car crash.

Nelson Anthony and Campbell Keating were making their way to school when they witnessed two cars collide.

Without a second thought, the two 15-year-olds rushed to the victims to administer first aid, which both are trained in.

After helping the victims leave their cars safely, the S3 pupils proceeded to stop traffic on the road to ensure the site remained safe.

The incident happened on Grange Road, Edinburgh, on Wednesday last week.

Explaining their actions, Campbell said: "The crash looked so dangerous. We reacted straight away, we couldn't have just walked by and not got involved.

"Nelson had just got off the bus before it happened. It involved a girl in a Toyota and private hire car. It happened right before our eyes.

"Nelson went and quickly helped the man in the private hire car - he had a spinal injury so Nelson held the door to let him get out," he added.

"The girl in the Toyota was screaming and crying, she had her phone in her hand and her car was smashed up the most.

"I noticed her car engine was leaking oil and there was a green wire hanging out, smoke was starting to appear and I thought an electrical fire was about to start."

Nelson was proud to have put his first aid training to good use.

He said: "I started learning first aid about seven years ago but this is the first time I've put it to use. It's great our actions are being recognised."

Head teacher of the school which the boys attend, James Gillespie High School, has praised the quick-thinking pair for their reactions.

He said: "We are so proud of both Nelson and Campbell for what they did.

"I think there is a general thought out there that young people are not caring, they are not thoughtful and are sensitive towards others feelings.

"However, my daily experience having worked with young people for 35 years is that they are," he added.

"What happened reinforces the values and actions that our young people can indeed take.

"They did this without hesitation, it wasn't initiated and those who were injured was remarkable."

He continued: "Also taking control and directing traffic at rush hour is even more remarkable.

"As a school community we are immensely proud."