Bus accident

[linlithgowhibbie]

Anyone heard how the passengers on the bus that hit the bridge got on?

Hope they are all ok, looked frightening

[Cod Boy]

everyone was fine it was the edinburgh west branch

[Chuckie]

My uncle and my cousins son were at the back of that bus, and were very shaken. Both were almost in tears when they were telling me about it. When the roof was ripped off, 2 trains went over on the bridge and they feared it would collapse.

The driver should get his jotters. Incompetent idiot.

[PISTOL1875]

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My uncle and my cousins son were at the back of that bus, and were very shaken. Both were almost in tears when they were telling me about it. When the roof was ripped off, 2 trains went over on the bridge and they feared it would collapse.

The driver should get his jotters. Incompetent idiot.

What caused it to crash ??

[ahibby]

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What caused it to crash ??

I dunno but from the posts id guess the bus went under a too low bridge and hit it

[Chuckie]

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I dunno but from the posts id guess the bus went under a too low bridge and hit it

It did. It made it through but the air conditioning at the back of the coach, which is raised higher than the rest of the roof got caught, causing it to get sliced off.

[Lmc2105]

Re the incident


everyone on the bus is fine and are very well

peopel were shaken but weer soon okay,

we got a replacement bus and we got home okay


but a would like to thank everyone that was on the bus they were fantastic the whole day

just a blip on what was a good fully banter day (part from the incident)

[Lmc2105]

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It did. It made it through but the air conditioning at the back of the coach, which is raised higher than the rest of the roof got caught, causing the back end of the roof to be sliced off.

the roof of the bus is fine, it was driven back to edinburgh tonight,

the air con is gone and will need to be replaced as soon as i have the pics on my computer i will show the pictures of the back of the bus

[Chuckie]

[Lmc2105]

I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

the sign was not very clear under the bridge and it's just 1 of these things that happens, the roof was fine it was the air con that was totally destroyed

*** so please this was just an accident and the driver if very distraught and very upset please refrain by putting words agaisnt him ***
thanks guy's / girls

[Chuckie]

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I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

I doubt his employers will be so tolerant.

[Lmc2105]

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I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

I doubt his employers will be so tolerant.

i totally agree with you there but my bus conveenior will be sending them an email and the driver we have is brand new and is a staunch hibee and a very good friend of our's this season so we hope nothing does,
i hope he drives for us as long as there are no bridges!

[If Only]

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i totally agree with you there but my bus conveenior will be sending them an email and the driver we have is brand new and is a staunch hibee and a very good friend of our's this season so we hope nothing does,
i hope he drives for us as long as there are no bridges!

Is this an omen Hibs in an open top bus!!!!!!!

[Lmc2105]

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Is this an omen Hibs in an open top bus!!!!!!!

Least i can say i have seen an opentop bus this season

[PISTOL1875]

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Least i can say i have seen an opentop bus this season

Where did the accident happen ??

[Lmc2105]

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Where did the accident happen ??

Under the railway bridge right next to the Stadium

[Hibercelona]

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Is this an omen Hibs in an open top bus!!!!!!!

Heres hoping!

[H18sry]

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I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

the sign was not very clear under the bridge and it's just 1 of these things that happens, the roof was fine it was the air con that was totally destroyed

*** so please this was just an accident and the driver if very distraught and very upset please refrain by putting words agaisnt him ***
thanks guy's / girls

Who was driving Baldy per chance

[Lmc2105]

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Who was driving Baldy per chance

saying nothing
but no it wasn't our good friend Baldy

[speedy_gonzales]

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I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

the sign was not very clear under the bridge and it's just 1 of these things that happens,

Glad to hear all are well albeit shook up!

As someone who works in the railway I've seen a fair few bridge strikes and every one has been caused by the driver of the vehicle involved.
Regardless of signage, the driver should be aware of the height of his vehicle and if there is doubt, pull over and stop.
This particular incident didn't involve any delays but in more serious incidents, trains get cancelled and hundreds of people get messed about, not to mention traffic getting re-routed whilst the vehicle is recovered.
And before anyone flames me for this 'non-incident', 20 yrs back an old dear got the end-game when a low-loader carrying something akin to a forklift struck the bridge at Slateford and sent it's cargo through a #44 bus. All because the driver was unfamiliar with his route and not fully aware of his load height!

[PC Stamp]

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Glad to hear all are well albeit shook up!

As someone who works in the railway I've seen a fair few bridge strikes and every one has been caused by the driver of the vehicle involved.
Regardless of signage, the driver should be aware of the height of his vehicle and if there is doubt, pull over and stop.
This particular incident didn't involve any delays but in more serious incidents, trains get cancelled and hundreds of people get messed about, not to mention traffic getting re-routed whilst the vehicle is recovered.
And before anyone flames me for this 'non-incident', 20 yrs back an old dear got the end-game when a low-loader carrying something akin to a forklift struck the bridge at Slateford and sent it's cargo through a #44 bus. All because the driver was unfamiliar with his route and not fully aware of his load height!

Which IIRC resulted in them installing electronic overheight warning signs on the road a bit before encountering said bridge.

[Baldy]

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I would also like to point out that no1 on the bus at all put's the blame on the driver!

the sign was not very clear under the bridge and it's just 1 of these things that happens, the roof was fine it was the air con that was totally destroyed

*** so please this was just an accident and the driver if very distraught and very upset please refrain by putting words agaisnt him ***
thanks guy's / girls

Its obvious that the signs say the bridge is 10 feet

His bus including air-con is 12 feet, maybe 11 if your lucky .. so without doubt he is to blame, he went under a bridge that was far too low for a coach.

[Toaods]

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Its obvious that the signs say the bridge is 10 feet

His bus including air-con is 12 feet, maybe 11 if your lucky .. so without doubt he is to blame, he went under a bridge that was far too low for a coach.

not at the game so all news to me but can you say...was this railway bridge on a street that was on the official designated route to the ground that usually is given on the club website?

[SunnyLeither]

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Who was driving Baldy per chance

C'mon now, Baldy's no that stupid!!!! Well mibbies

[Chuckie]

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not at the game so all news to me but can you say...was this railway bridge on a street that was on the official designated route to the ground that usually is given on the club website?

I don't know what it says on the club website, but other supporters buses made a left turn just before the bridge in to the long road which was designated for coaches, away from the stadium and away from the low bridge.

That driver messed up big time, and it could have caused a fatality.

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

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I don't know what it says on the club website, but other supporters buses made a left turn just before the bridge in to the long road which was designated for coaches, away from the stadium and away from the low bridge.

That driver messed up big time, and it could have caused a fatality.

Calm down Dear, that's a complete over-reaction. Cast Iron Bridge and a genuine mis-judgement on the aircon unit at the back of the bus. The boy will be in enough soapy bubble as it is......

[Toaods]

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That driver messed up big time, and it could have caused a fatality.

Iron Bridge 0 fatalities 0 (I ken you have a sense of humour akin to my own Chuckie... )

Joking aside, the main thing is that there were no fatalities or serious injury and I'm sure the bus company/police will suss out the situation and do whatever needs done.

sounds like it's been an honest mistake all the same, so hope the guy doesn't lose his job.

[Chuckie]

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Calm down Dear, that's a complete over-reaction. Cast Iron Bridge and a genuine mis-judgement on the aircon unit at the back of the bus. The boy will be in enough soapy bubble as it is......

It's not the point.

He has a responsible job, to ensure the safety of his passengers. He has made a ridiculous decision, which has actually affected those who were travelling on the bus. Old men and children who suffered from shock.

Last time I tip a coach driver.

[Chuckie]

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Iron Bridge 0 fatalities 0 (I ken you have a sense of humour akin to my own Chuckie... )

Joking aside, the main thing is that there were no fatalities or serious injury and I'm sure the bus company/police will suss out the situation and do whatever needs done.

sounds like it's been an honest mistake all the same, so hope the guy doesn't lose his job.

Maybe he was dozing and dreaming he was in the the movie Con Air....

and woke up with no Air Con..

and no job..

[Toaods]

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and no job..

may well be the likely outcome. I always put in when the hat comes round for the driver, ythe minute you get on the first step you put your life in their hands and I've done a few miles on the notorway in my time(football and speedway) and these guys earn their dosh. Tax man kens they get a bit in the hat too so no doubt taxes them on an average so they probably miss out a bit on that too.