Four men not guilty over Frome coach crash

Students from Frome College were injured in the crash in 2022

Four coach firm employees have been cleared in connection with a crash in which a number of students were injured.

The coach overturned on the B3090 Oldford Hill, near Frome, in Somerset, on 28 November 2022.

Christopher Giles, 34, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire and Justin Spiller, 40, Kristian Spiller, 39, and Alan Spiller, 67, all from Peasedown St John in Somerset, were accused of violating the Road Traffic Act and were found not guilty by Taunton magistrates on 16 April.

The men worked for Arleen's Coaches, which has been approached for comment.

An air ambulance was called to the scene, but was later stood down

The four employees were charged with the single offence around the alleged use of a motor vehicle in a condition likely to cause injury.

A number of pupils from Frome College were taken to hospital for treatment following the crash.

Frome College has declined to comment on the conclusion of the investigation.

Somerset Council has confirmed Arleen Coaches still provides school transport in the county.