Collision Involving Bus And Taxi On Front Street
[Updated] At approximately 12 noon today [March 10] there was a collision involving a bus and a taxi on on Front Street in Hamilton, resulting in damage to both vehicles. Traffic was reduced to one lane as police, fire and ambulance personnel attended the scene. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able.
Update Mar 11, 8.55am: A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:50am on Tuesday, March 10th first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on Front Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with King Street. It appears that a bus and a taxi were being driven in opposite directions when they collided.
“The taxi driver, a 77 year old Warwick man, apparently sustained minor injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for medical assessment as a precaution. There were no other injuries reported; however both vehicles were damaged.
“Inquiries regarding this collision are ongoing and any witnesses should contact the Hamilton Police Station on telephone number 247-1704.”
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Hope everyones cool!
But just what we needed another bus off the road.. When it rains it pours..
Great, one more bus route cancelled….I hope the drivers and passengers are okay!!!
The bus driver will need a week off to recover from the shock.
I don’t blame the driver nor the passengers take a few days off..to witness that accident sent all of us in shock…prayerfully the taxi driver will be ok… show some mercy! you another paid blogger shame
Boy You people are cold!
NO NO the bus driver will need his 14 weeks sick leave.
And if a BUS driver were to work approx. the same number of hours in day as Hanbury HE (the bus driver) would earn the same amount.
First, I pray everyone’s “okay”. Unfortunately it had to be one of the newer buses and from looking at the photo, the damages are extensive / expensive and yes, causing more delays in repairs…Just what we all need
7 years old bus
By the way most,(if any at all) bus drivers aren’t wearing safety belts, nor are any of the countless passengers. This is not right and needs to be rectified since everyone else traveling in cars / trucks are required by Law to “buckle-up”.
Those curved windshields are not cheap. What are the chances of PTB having one in stock? 7 year old bus. Not old for a commercial vehicle that is maintained well. This one will get its 14 week extended sick leave for sure.
here we go. Another biu meeting called. All drivers down your tools. Lol
It should be standard operating procedure that any bus driver involved in an accident such as this should be tested for alcohol and or drugs. Especially if passengers were on board at the time. This should even be placed in the collective bargaining agreement Chris!
There was a pretty girl walked past… be honest boys!
Buses should always have the right of way, f their signal is on and there is a free lane, get out of their way. Sorry, just stating the obvious.
Are you sure the bus driver is at fault? Could it just as easily been the taxi driver at fault? I do hope that everyone is ok.