Bus Eireann bus veers off road and strikes ditch with passengers inside
Passengers travelling on the bus finished off their journey in a replacement vehicle after the incident on the N24 at Longford Bridge near Tipperary town
A Bus Éireann bus en route to Limerick veered off the road and struck a ditch on Sunday evening, leaving the passengers to finish their journey in a replacement vehicle.
Gardaí and emergency vehicles, including multiple ambulances and a fire brigade, rushed to the scene after the 3:40pm bus from Waterford to Limerick veered off the road on the N24 at Longford Bridge near Tipperary town shortly after 5:30pm.
Thankfully there were no injuries reported after all passengers were medically assessed, with passengers, some of whom were college students returning for the week, continuing their journey in a replacement vehicle.
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Gardaí confirmed that enquiries are ongoing following the incident. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “Gardaí were alerted after a bus veered off the road and struck a ditch on the N24 at Longford Bridge near Tipperary town shortly after 5:30pm on Sunday, 13 October.
“The passengers on the bus were medically assessed before continuing their journey in a replacement vehicle. No injuries were reported. Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
A Bus Éireann spokesperson confirmed they are investigating the incident as they thanked Gardaí and emergency services for their response.
The spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “We are aware of an incident earlier Sunday evening on Route 55 between Waterford and Limerick. Local emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene promptly.
“Bus Éireann are investigating how this accident occurred, as per standard procedure for such an incident. We would like to thank An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their response to the incident.”
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