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Donegal bus crash: Three taken to hospital after Bus Éireann crash

Collision between bus and car took place on Wednesday morning

The scene near Manorcunningham in Donegal where a Bus was in collision with a car. Photograph: North West Newspix
The scene near Manorcunningham in Donegal where a Bus was in collision with a car. Photograph: North West Newspix
Stephen Maguire
Wed Dec 11 2024 - 18:32

Three people were taken to hospital after a crash between a Bus Éireann Expressway vehicle and a car in Co Donegal on Wednesday morning.

A national primary road which was closed all day following the collision has now reopened.

The crash occurred occurred on the N13 between Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham shortly after 10am. The bus veered off the road, through a hedge and into a field, resulting in the windscreen being damaged.

The driver of the car and two passengers on the bus were taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital.

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However, it is understood that those involved were not seriously injured.

A spokesperson for Bus Eireann confirmed an investigation has been launched into the incident.

“Bus Éireann can confirm a collision occurred involving one of our coaches operating Route 64, Sligo to Derry, this morning just after 10am at Manorcunningham.

“The collision will be investigated in line with our normal procedures.

“The safety of our passengers, staff and the public is of paramount importance to Bus Éireann. We would like to thank An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their swift response to the incident.”