Children injured as double-decker bus crashes in Bath

Children on a school bus were left injured after the bus collided with a tree branch on Tuesday morning. Windows on the bus were damaged during the incident which happened in the Kelston Road area of Bath.

Avon and Somerset Police said that a small number of children sitting on the top deck sustained minor injuries. Their parents have all been informed, and the ambulance service was not called to the scene.

Police are carrying out enquiries into the incident to understand the circumstances and to find out if any other vehicles were involved. They are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses.

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A spokesperson said: “A double-decker bus sustained a number of damaged windows after a collision with a tree branch in the Kelston Road area of Bath at about 8.15am. A small number of children sat on the top deck sustained minor injuries, and their parents have been notified. The ambulance service was not required to attend the scene.

“We are carrying out enquiries into the incident to understand the circumstances and establish if any other vehicle was involved. Anyone with information is asked to please contact us online or call 101 and quote log number 191 of 7 May.”