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08/12/2014
Man Dies In School Bus Collision In Cardiff
A 40-year-old man has died in a collision with a school bus in Cardiff just after 8am this morning.
Six children have also been injured in the crash between a car and a bus at the junction of Cypress Drive and Willowdene Way, St Mellons.
South Wales Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A City of Cardiff Council spokesman said: "It is understood that approximately 40 school children were travelling on the bus, those requiring medical treatment have received it from the Emergency Services and a replacement bus service has been provided. Support will be provided to children as required."
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
Six children have also been injured in the crash between a car and a bus at the junction of Cypress Drive and Willowdene Way, St Mellons.
South Wales Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A City of Cardiff Council spokesman said: "It is understood that approximately 40 school children were travelling on the bus, those requiring medical treatment have received it from the Emergency Services and a replacement bus service has been provided. Support will be provided to children as required."
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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