…Researched and contributed by Enitan Thompson.
A double-decker bus overturned into a field near Craghead, County Durham, around midday, causing an investigation into the crash.
According to Durham Police, about 12 passengers escaped serious injury, and four passengers were taken to the University Hospital of North Durham as a precaution.
The road has been closed while recovery specialists try to right the bus.
The Transport Company’s Response
The operators of the bus, Go North East, stated that their management team was quickly at the scene and are working with emergency services to investigate the cause of the incident.
Ben Maxfield, the business director of Go North East, also confirmed that the bus was carrying passengers, but no serious injuries have been reported.
The company is supporting all those involved in the incident and providing updates as necessary.
Commentary
Bus accidents can be serious and cause severe injury or even fatalities.
In this case, it is fortunate that the passengers escaped serious injury.
However, it is essential to investigate the cause of the crash to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The transport company’s swift response is commendable, as they are working with emergency services to investigate the incident and support all those involved.
The closure of the road may cause some inconvenience, but it is necessary to ensure the safety of the recovery specialists and to prevent any further accidents from happening.