Pupils in Laxey school bus crash

Investigation underway after double decker strikes bridge

School Pupils escaped injury this morning when their school bus collided with a bridge in Laxey
 
The route 44 Bus Vannin double decker was taking students from Laxey to Douglas high schools - when it hit the bridge at Church Hill, Laxey, just before 8am.  The bus was damaged in the crash, but no injuries to pupils were reported. The passengers were put on the next Service 3 to Douglas by the driver, who was also uninjured.
 
Ian Longworth, Director of Public Transport, said that they regret this incident and are satisfied it seems not to have resulted in any injuries to staff or passengers. Police attended the scene and will co-operating fully with any police investigation. They will also be undertaking their own internal investigation.'