Two dead in lorry and bus crash on A47 in Cambridgeshire
Written by News on 26/06/2018
Two men have died in a crash involving a lorry and a double decker bus on the A47 in Cambridgeshire.
The accident happened on the Thorney Road, Guyhirn at around 7.30am.
Cambridge Police said: “We are sorry to report that two men, travelling in the bus involved in the A47 collision, have sadly died.
“Our thoughts are with their families at this time. Seven people have been seriously injured and 11 have minor injuries following the collision.”
Police said the road remains closed and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We are currently attending a serious road traffic incident in Thorney Road, Guyhirn.
“The East of England Ambulance Service Trust has currently dispatched seven ambulance crews, three ambulance officers, two rapid response vehicles, a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and Magpas Air Ambulance to the scene where the crew are caring for several seriously injured patients.
“We are working closely with our emergency blue light colleagues, and we thank the public for their assistance at this time.”
The spokesman said those injured were taken to Peterborough City Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The Magpas Air Ambulance charity said in a tweet:”@Magpas_Charity enhanced doctor & paramedic team were called to a major incident on the A47 in the Wisbech area, involving an HGV & a bus. Approximately 15 people have been injured. All emergency services are on the scene. More info to come.”
The crash was initially declared a major incident because of the number of injured people but that was stood down just before 10am.
Cambridgeshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A47 at 7.30am this morning.
“Officers remain at the scene and the road is closed with diversions in place.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.”
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