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Minibus crash in Cumbria injures 13 people | Minibus crash in Cumbria injures 13 people |
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A minibus crashed when it came off an icy road in Cumbria, injuring 13 people, police said. | A minibus crashed when it came off an icy road in Cumbria, injuring 13 people, police said. |
The vehicle, which had 12 male passengers aged between 18 and 20, was returning to Millom early on Saturday after a night out in Cockermouth. | |
Cumbria Police said the minibus left the A595, south of Gosforth, and rolled over on to its side. | Cumbria Police said the minibus left the A595, south of Gosforth, and rolled over on to its side. |
The passengers and driver were treated for none life-threatening injuries at Whitehaven's West Cumberland Hospital. | The passengers and driver were treated for none life-threatening injuries at Whitehaven's West Cumberland Hospital. |
The police spokesman added: "It is believed this incident has occurred as a result of the drop in temperature and the roads becoming slippery due to ice and the inclement weather conditions." | The police spokesman added: "It is believed this incident has occurred as a result of the drop in temperature and the roads becoming slippery due to ice and the inclement weather conditions." |
A police investigation is ongoing. | A police investigation is ongoing. |