Double-decker bus crashes into display board

A double-decker bus with Stagecoach branding has a smashed windscreen and has mounted a central reservation area. There are a number of people in high-visibility uniform standing beside the bus. There is also a police car present. Image source, David Heath
Image caption,

The Stagecoach bus hit the electronic display on the pavement at about 07:10 BST

  • Published

A double-decker bus crashed into a digital sign that showed parking information in a town centre.

The Stagecoach bus left Goldington Road in Bedford and hit the electronic display on the pavement at about 07:10 BST.

Bedfordshire Police confirmed there were four passengers on board but nobody was injured and that the bus company had removed the vehicle.

A spokesperson for Stagecoach East said: "Safety is our absolute priority and we will carry out a full investigation into the circumstances as well as assisting police with their inquiries."

A double-decker bus with Stagecoach branding has a smashed windscreen. It is being towed away by a vehicle behind it.Image source, Jeremy Knight
Image caption,

Stagecoach East said it was investigating the incident

Get in touch

Do you have a story suggestion for Beds, Herts & Bucks?

Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, external, Instagram, external and X, external.

Related topics