Wellsway closed after bus passengers hurt in incident involving lorry

People have been taken to hospital after the incident on Saturday (14 May)

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 15th May 2022
Last updated 15th May 2022

Avon and Somerset Police remain at the scene of an incident which has closed the Wellsway in Bath.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called just after 1.20pm yesterday (Saturday 14 May) after passengers on the 174 bus were injured in an incident involving a lorry.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw a white sign-written DAF rigid box lorry travelling along the Wellsway from Odd Down Park and Ride towards Bath.

Investigators would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage from the route between 1pm and 1.20pm on Saturday 14 May.

Yesterday (Saturday 14 May) it was reported that a woman has injuries currently described as potentially life-changing, while a man and a child have gone to hospital with injuries not believed life-threatening or life-changing.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could help please call 101 and give the reference 5222114100.

The Wellsway remains closed between Banwell Road and Oolite Grove and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

More: UPDATED APPEAL: We remain at the scene of an incident which has closed the Wellsway in Bath.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called just after 1.20pm on Saturday 14 May after passengers on the 174 bus were injured in an incident involving a lorry.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw a white sign-written DAF rigid box lorry travelling along the Wellsway from Odd Down Park and Ride towards Bath.

Investigators would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage from the route between 1pm and 1.20pm on Saturday 14 May.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could help please call 101 and give the reference 5222114100.

The Wellsway remains closed between Banwell Road and Oolite Grove and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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