A bus has mounted the kerb and crashed into bus shelters at Crystal Peaks bus station.
The incident happened on Monday 22 April at around 6.30pm.
Paula Mountain, who was on a bus coming into Crystal Peaks said: “ I couldn’t believe what I was seeing as it smashed through bottom shelters. There were 2 young lads running up to catch it then I saw them running back, it was horrible. They were very lucky, I am just glad that no one was standing at any of the other shelters; it could have been far worse.”
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended to the incident.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said it sent crews from Birley and Aston fire stations to the incident, and were on the scene until 7.04pm.
South Yorkshire police said: “ We were called to Crystal Peaks Bus Station, Peaks Mount, to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision. Fire and police attended and the road was closed to allow for vehicle recovery and to clear the road.”
Virginia Bradfield in a comment on Facebook about the incident said: “In all the years I’ve lived in the area I’ve never seen anything like this. My word what a state. Glad people are okay.”
On Wednesday 24th April Travel South Yorkshire announced on social media that Crystal Peaks interchange had reopened and temporary bus stops were in place.
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority said: “No passengers were on the bus at the time and nobody was injured as a result of this incident.”
There has been speculation of what possibly could have happened on social media.
User Angelwings17 on Reddit said: “ I live close by, I do know that at the time of the crash, there was no one waiting at the bus shelters (which is very lucky) The bus was seen being moved last night.”
No official statement has been released by TM travel about the incident. However Travel South Yorkshire has worked with the site owners to arrange temporary facilities whilst repairs take place.
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