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Two hurt as double-decker blown over | |
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A double-decker bus, with two passengers on board, has been blown over in high winds in Suffolk. | A double-decker bus, with two passengers on board, has been blown over in high winds in Suffolk. |
The number 91 service was on the A1071 in Hadleigh when it overturned and came to rest in a field near Coram Street at about 08:15 GMT. | The number 91 service was on the A1071 in Hadleigh when it overturned and came to rest in a field near Coram Street at about 08:15 GMT. |
The driver and one passenger was injured and the other passenger was unhurt. | The driver and one passenger was injured and the other passenger was unhurt. |
The bus operator Beestons said other drivers would try to get to depots and further services would be cancelled. | The bus operator Beestons said other drivers would try to get to depots and further services would be cancelled. |
Rob Thacker, who was in a van behind the bus, said: "There was a mighty gust of wind and the bus was just lifted up and dumped on its side. | Rob Thacker, who was in a van behind the bus, said: "There was a mighty gust of wind and the bus was just lifted up and dumped on its side. |
"Its front wheels seemed to be up in the air. | "Its front wheels seemed to be up in the air. |
"It was like watching something in slow-motion in the movies." | "It was like watching something in slow-motion in the movies." |
David Burrows, from Beestons, said: "The majority of our business operates in rural areas and we've taken the step of suspending all services as we just can't run. | David Burrows, from Beestons, said: "The majority of our business operates in rural areas and we've taken the step of suspending all services as we just can't run. |
"There are trees everywhere and our paramount interest is public safety." | "There are trees everywhere and our paramount interest is public safety." |