Children injured in fall from bus

David · 14th November 2005, 17:01

Two young children were seriously injured when they fell from the emergency exit of a moving coach.
An 18-month-old girl and her brother, aged four, from Dewsbury, fell from the bus as it went round a bend on York Road, Doncaster on Sunday afternoon.

A passing motorist took the children to hospital. The boy is being treated for a broken leg and cuts to his head. His sister suffered cuts and bruises.

Investigations by the police and Health and Safety Executive are under way.

Door opened

South Yorkshire Police said the Leyland Tiger coach was operated by Wisdom Coach Hire, a Leeds-based company. No manager at the firm was available for comment on Monday.

The coach was travelling from York Road into Doncaster town centre and was negotiating a left-hand bend near St George's Bridge when the accident happened.

"The rear emergency exit on the offside of the vehicle opened, causing the rear seat passengers to fall approximately six feet from the vehicle," said a police spokesman.

"A passing motorist stopped to offer assistance and took both children by car to the accident and emergency unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

"The motorist then returned to the scene to speak with the investigating officers."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/s...re/4435274.stm

Chaz · 14th November 2005, 18:31

Leyland Tiger? No wonder why they fell out. Proberly high amounts of corrosion that caused it.

AJP · 15th November 2005, 11:59

Heard about this on the local radio. If it wasa train they fell out of it would be front page nationwide news.

Ive heard this story once and I live in Donny!

AJP · 15th November 2005, 12:00

http://www.***********/mainbox/viewtopic.php?t=3353 Another case.

OTS · 20th November 2005, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJP

http://www.***********/mainbox/viewtopic.php?t=3353 Another case.

Nice attempt at a link, but sadly it was a coach company, not a bs company!

Anyway, surely it is the victims' fault for not wearing seatbelts!

14th November 2005, 17:01	#1
David Talking Trains? Posts a bit too much... Join Date: 9 Jul 2005 Location: Scunthorpe, and occasionally in Grimsby Posts: 3,651	Children injured in fall from bus Two young children were seriously injured when they fell from the emergency exit of a moving coach. An 18-month-old girl and her brother, aged four, from Dewsbury, fell from the bus as it went round a bend on York Road, Doncaster on Sunday afternoon. A passing motorist took the children to hospital. The boy is being treated for a broken leg and cuts to his head. His sister suffered cuts and bruises. Investigations by the police and Health and Safety Executive are under way. Door opened South Yorkshire Police said the Leyland Tiger coach was operated by Wisdom Coach Hire, a Leeds-based company. No manager at the firm was available for comment on Monday. The coach was travelling from York Road into Doncaster town centre and was negotiating a left-hand bend near St George's Bridge when the accident happened. "The rear emergency exit on the offside of the vehicle opened, causing the rear seat passengers to fall approximately six feet from the vehicle," said a police spokesman. "A passing motorist stopped to offer assistance and took both children by car to the accident and emergency unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. "The motorist then returned to the scene to speak with the investigating officers." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/s...re/4435274.stm __________________ Something new coming soon to a computer near you! In the middle of a revamp - 2 Galleries complete, 4 to go, and lots more to be added after that.

15th November 2005, 11:59	#3
AJP Chief Executive Join Date: 30 Sep 2005 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,304	Heard about this on the local radio. If it wasa train they fell out of it would be front page nationwide news. Ive heard this story once and I live in Donny! __________________ http://www.ajp.fotopic.net for over 1500 pictures! 37405 is a MONSTER!

15th November 2005, 12:00	#4
AJP Chief Executive Join Date: 30 Sep 2005 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,304	http://www.***********/mainbox/viewtopic.php?t=3353 Another case. __________________ http://www.ajp.fotopic.net for over 1500 pictures! 37405 is a MONSTER!

14th November 2005, 18:31	#2
Chaz Banned Join Date: 13 Jun 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 3,908	Leyland Tiger? No wonder why they fell out. Proberly high amounts of corrosion that caused it.