A man has been charged after a double-decker bus crashed into a bridge in Kilmarnock.
Emergency services raced to the horror incident on the East Ayrshire town’s Culzean Crescent at 1.55pm on Thursday. Paramedics attended and eight people, including several school pupils, were found injured.
They were taken to University Hospital Crosshouse for treatment. There were no reports of any serious injuries.
Police have confirmed a 34-year-old man has since been charged in connection with a road traffic offence. A report is due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Meanwhile, images from the scene show the roof of the bus completely ripped away from the vehicle following the smash last week. The wrecked bus was pictured roofless with debris strewn across the road.
East Ayrshire Council confirmed pupils were among those injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council said: “We can confirm that East Ayrshire Council were alerted to the incident and officers from Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Education Services and Health and Safety have been supporting emergency services at the scene.
“We were advised that some pupils from nearby schools were on board and one of our headteachers was first on scene, providing incredible assistance and support to pupils. Fortunately, they sustained only minor injuries and officers from Education Services have been liaising with affected families.
“Police Scotland, Stagecoach and Network Rail have since advised that they do not require any further assistance from the Council at this time.”
A statement from Police Scotland reads: “A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence following a crash in Kilmarnock. The crash happened around 1.55pm on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 on Culzean Crescent involving a double decker bus.
“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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