Two people remain in serious condition in hospital after Eastleigh bus crash
Two people remain in a serious condition in hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed through railings into the River Itchen in Hampshire.
Eight people in total, including the bus driver, were taken to Southampton General Hospital following the incident in Eastleigh yesterday morning (26 June).
Four have now been discharged while four remain in hospital.
Eyewitnesses described the bus swerving through traffic on Bishopstoke Road before careering off the road.
The bus has now been recovered from the river and the road has reopened.
Operator Bluestar confirmed there were 19 students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College on-board at the time of the crash.
General Manager, Richard Tyldsley, said: 'Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery.
'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation.
"We are also assisting the police as they carry out their own enquiries.'
Hampshire Police have praised members of the public who helped at the scene and led passengers to safety.
Inspector Andy Tester also thanked everyone for their patience as they dealt with the incident, alongside the force's emergency services colleagues.
Kelly West, whose house backs onto the river, heard a screeching noise and looked out the window and saw the vehicle career off the road.
She described the moment as like watching the action movie 'Speed'.
Mrs West said she ran to the scene and spoke to the driver who told her that the accelerator was jammed and the brakes failed.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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Two people remain in serious condition in hospital after Eastleigh bus crash
Two people remain in a serious condition in hospital after a double decker bus carrying students crashed through railings into the River Itchen in Hampshire. Eight people in total, including the bus driver, were taken to Southampton General Hospital following the incident in Eastleigh yesterday morning (26 June). Four have now been discharged while four remain in hospital. Eyewitnesses described the bus swerving through traffic on Bishopstoke Road before careering off the road. The bus has now been recovered from the river and the road has reopened. Operator Bluestar confirmed there were 19 students from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College on-board at the time of the crash. General Manager, Richard Tyldsley, said: 'Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery. 'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation. "We are also assisting the police as they carry out their own enquiries.' Hampshire Police have praised members of the public who helped at the scene and led passengers to safety. Inspector Andy Tester also thanked everyone for their patience as they dealt with the incident, alongside the force's emergency services colleagues. Kelly West, whose house backs onto the river, heard a screeching noise and looked out the window and saw the vehicle career off the road. She described the moment as like watching the action movie 'Speed'. Mrs West said she ran to the scene and spoke to the driver who told her that the accelerator was jammed and the brakes failed. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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9 hours ago
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Moment bus hurtles off road & crashes into river when ‘breaks failed' as terrified students scream ‘we're going to die'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the terrifying moment a speeding bus filled with students swerves across the road before plunging into a river. Shocking footage shows the double decker narrowly avoiding cars before flying off the road near Eastleigh, Hampshire yesterday morning. 10 Footage shows the double decker zooming between cars on the road Credit: UGC 10 It then goes onto the wrong side of the road before crashing through a fence into the river Credit: UGC 10 The bus could be seen speeding down the road Credit: solent news 10 Students could be heard shouting 'we're going to die' as the horror unfolded The speeding bus squeezes between an oncoming car and a learner driver before crashing through a fence into the River Itchen, on Bishopstoke Road. 19 people were left injured following the disturbing ordeal, which was over in a matter of seconds. Video from inside the vehicle, filmed by one horrified passenger, also shows the double decker barrelling down the Hampshire road. Terrified screams can be heard from the students, who shout, "we're going to die", before the video cuts off. The youngster behind the camera says: "Oh my god, the bus has just had a major crash and now he's speeding off." Someone else yells in panic: "Get away from the windshield." "We're going to die, we're actually going to die, what's he doing?", says the concerned boy filming. "Oh my god, oh my god, we're actually going to die," he repeats, his voice growing more shaky. Pictures from the scene also showed the large blue bus sitting upright in the shallow river with broken railings left behind. Three passengers were rushed to hospital while fourteen were treated for minor injuries. It comes as the driver earlier blamed faulty brakes and a "jammed accelerator". Speaking to the BBC, resident Kelly West said: "We ran outside, we ran around the front of the bus and spoke to the driver." At least 17 injured after double-decker bus filled with students crashes into river She was told by the driver that the "brakes were not working" and the accelerator "jammed". He explained to her that he was "doing the best he could" to avoid oncoming traffic coming down the road. The Bluestar double-decker was College Bus 607 for Barton Peveril students, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Multiple emergency services swooped down after the crash. At least five ambulances were spotted on the residential road and two helicopters were scrambled to the scene, which has been cordoned off by police. Fire crews were also seen carrying ladders and working with stretchers to bring any remaining passengers off the bus. All passengers have since been removed from the bus which is sitting upright in the River Itchen, said the ambulance service. Bluestar have confirmed there were 19 passengers on-board at the time. Scott Agass said that his 17-year-old son was onboard but is thankfully okay. He told the Echo: "We are just waiting for our son who was onboard. They are not in the bus at the moment, I think they are all out. 10 Pedestrians watched on as the bus swerved across the road Credit: UGC 10 The aftermath of the horror incident shows metal railings bent out of shape Credit: UKNIP 10 Emergency crews were scrambled to the River Itchen Credit: Solent "He said he was sitting there with a blanket and a monitor on his finger. He doesn't really know what happened or what caused it. "I suppose it just happened so quick. All he saw was that it crashed and gone in the river." It is understood that other families of the youngsters are gathered at the Eastleigh Rugby Club awaiting more information from police. Barton Peveril Sixth Form College has said its staff are working closely with police. Bluestar, which operates the double-decker, has said "early reports suggest the bus left the highway and came to rest in a shallow river". Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar general manager, said: "There were 19 passengers on-board at the time. "Our driver and at least two of the passengers have confirmed injuries, and we are awaiting further updates on the status of others on-board. 'We do not currently have full details of their injuries and are following their progress closely. 'Our thoughts are with everybody involved, and we wish those who were injured a full and speedy recovery. 'At this time, we do not know the circumstances behind this incident and are carrying out an immediate investigation. We are also assisting the police as they carry out their own enquiries." 10 Cops arrived on the scene after the crash at around 10am yesterday Credit: UKNIP 10 Three passengers were sent to hospital following the crash Credit: Solent
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