Double decker bus crashes into van – One man taken to hospital

A double decker bus hit a parked van on a popular seaside route and one man had to be treated in hospital.

North Yorkshire Police have today (Monday) revealed details of the crash, which happened between 5.50pm and 6.05pm on Friday 6 January.

The bus hit the Luton van on the A171 near Hawsker, a village south of Whitby.

A passenger on the top deck of the bus, a local man aged in his late 60s, was taken to hospital by ambulance.

He was treated there for several days before being discharged.

The road was closed until 8.35pm while police investigated the scene and to allow the vehicles to be recovered.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who recalls seeing the double-decker bus prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the collision or the vehicles prior to the incident.”

If you can help, you can contact police on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Joshua Snaith
• Email Joshua Snaith here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12230003410