Eight people were hospitalised after a bus smashed into a railway bridge shearing off the double-decker's entire roof. Shocked locals rushed to help and horror images from the scene show the top of the Stagecoach bus completely sheared off, lying in the middle of the road, while the roofless vehicle is seen on the other side of the bridge. People expressed their shock at the scene, with one witness describing hearing an "almighty bang" as the bus ploughed through the tunnel beneath the bridge.
All eight individuals were taken to hospital for treatment. Fortunately, Police Scotland has confirmed that there have been no reports of serious injuries following the collision in Kilmarnock at around 1.55pm yesterday. The road was closed for several hours and later reopened at 5.30pm, while inquiries into the crash continue.
Ronnie Smith, 51, a warehouse worker, told the Daily Record: "I walked under the bridge during my dog walk and we had just entered a nearby park when I heard an almighty bang. I quickly turned around and saw the bus crashing through the tunnel under the bridge.
"The whole roof was sliced off. We ran back across the road to see if anybody needed help. A few passengers were in shock. The neighbours began coming out to help and brought out towels for any injuries. Lots of onlookers then started to arrive in cars videoing the aftermath.
"I decided to leave with the dog. I walked home under the bridge and it was completely covered in metal and broken glass.". A teenager told BBC Scotland: "We were supposed to take a right, but the bus driver took a completely different route and went under the railway bridge, which we're not supposed to do.
