One seriously hurt in Stagecoach bus crash
Last updated 14:06, Thursday, 09 October 2008
Firefighters freed a motorist after a bus and car were involved in a crash near Annan yesterday.
- Photos: the crash scene
The crashed Stagecoach bus
The Dumfries to Annan B724 low road was closed between Powfoot and Annan following the crash involving a Stagecoach bus and the car.
Firefighters from Annan and the major rescue vehicle from Dumfries freed one person who was seriously injured and taken to Dumfries Infirmary.
The firefighters had to use cutting equipment to free the trapped motorist.
The accident blocked the road about half mile from Newbie Bridge.
The bus ended up partly in a field and diversions were set up.
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