Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Bus driver remains in hospital following crash at Middlesbrough Bus Station

12 Mar 2014 10:35

Driver receiving treatment for minor injuries after being trapped in his vehicle following collision with another bus




There was an incident with two buses at the bus station in Middlesbrough


A bus driver who was left trapped in his vehicle after a crash with another bus remains in hospital.


The 62-year-old is receiving treatment for minor injuries at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough following the crash at Middlesbrough Bus Station on Monday.


As reported, the two-vehicle crash happened at about 5pm and, as a result, both men had to be freed by firefighters.


One driver was trapped in his vehicle due to the damage caused and the other was trapped by his injuries, according to the crew that rescued them.


Both men were taken to hospital but the 40-year-old driver of the second bus was released after treatment the same day.


It’s believed that it was a Stagecoach and Arriva bus involved in the crash.


A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said both were not seriously hurt - adding that the man who remains in hospital is not suffering from life-threatening injuries.



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