A significant bus accident caused widespread damage along a busy road, leading to significant traffic delays just before rush hour. Images captured at the location reveal the A66’s westbound lanes blocked by law enforcement vehicles while emergency responders address the situation.
Reports indicate that three vehicles, including an Arriva bus, were part of the collision, resulting in a complete halt of traffic on the A66 near the A19 junction in Middlesbrough. Highway officials and police personnel are currently on-site during the evening commute, overseeing the cleanup efforts.
Motorists are advised to steer clear of the area due to extended delays, despite some lanes reopening after the incident. Fortunately, there have been no injuries or arrests reported at this time.
A spokesperson from Cleveland Police stated that they received a call about the crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough around 3 pm on Monday, involving a bus and a car. The bus involved in the incident is believed to be an X12 Arriva service heading to Durham.
In response to the collision, a representative from the bus company acknowledged the incident on the A66 near Middlesbrough involving one of their buses. They emphasized that details are scant as the emergency services are managing the situation.
Pictures from the scene exhibit the front-end damage on the Arriva bus, clearly displaying the route as X12 bound for Durham.