2 hospitalised following open-top bus collision in Mumbles
Several other passengers were treated by ambulance crews on scene
Last updated 10th Aug 2021
2 people have been taken to hospital after an open-top bus crashed into a tree in Mumbles.
One was transported to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales by air ambulance, one by road to Morriston Hospital in Swansea.
Emergency services were called to Mumbles Road, near Knab Rock, around 2.32pm.
Police closed the Road in both directions, urging people to avoid the area.
Simone Gundy, who was in the area and saw the scene, told Hits Radio South Wales: "Young children were crying and people appeared to be in shock stood around the car park and on the side of the roads.
"The front of the roof had been ripped of the top of the bus. There were still a few people on the top at the time.
"A brave man appeared to be holding the weight of the roof up with his back, he looked like super man, bless him. It appeared he was trying to prevent further crushing to others, maybe?"
A Welsh Ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called this afternoon at 2.32pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a double decker bus on the Mumbles Road, Swansea.
"We sent two rapid response vehicles, one emergency care doctor, one emergency ambulance, our Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service, the Wales Air Ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
"Two patients were conveyed to hospital - one by air to University Hospital Wales, Cardiff and a second by road to Morriston Hospital, Swansea for further treatment. Several other passengers were assessed and discharged on scene."
The bus involved was a 'Cymru Coaster,' operated by First Cymru.
A spokesperson for the operator said: "We can confirm one of our vehicles operating the Swansea to Mumbles service was involved in a collision earlier this afternoon.
"Following the incident the operator immediately implemented its emergency procedures and sent representatives to the scene to provide support to those involved and the emergency services. We will work closely with the emergency services as part of our investigation."
Swansea Council's leader, Rob Stewart, has sent his wishes on social media to everyone involved: