Waterford Gardaí investigate bus crashing into traffic lights

Bus Éireann is assisting Gardaí with an investigation into an incident in Waterford where a bus crashed into a set of traffic lights while passengers were onboard the service
Waterford Gardaí investigate bus crashing into traffic lights

The bus smashed its window following a collision with a set of traffic lights in Waterford.

An investigation is taking place following an incident where a bus collided with a set of traffic lights in Waterford on Tuesday, July 9. 

The bus was travelling on Bus Éireann's Route W5 that afternoon where, as a result of the collision, the window was shattered and the traffic lights were pulled from its structure. 

Passengers were onboard the bus at time of the incident, but according to a Bus Éireann spokesperson, "there were no reported injuries and the service continued on a replacement vehicle," adding, "The safety of our passengers and staff is of paramount importance."

The matter has been referred to Gardaí.

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