Bus Accidents/Incidents.

[don]

That's a great shame that one of the B7RLEs has been lost, I personally think they're quality vehicles. And considering that there are quite a few of these in the fleet, you don't see them broken down that often. Sadly this one has failed in spectacular fashion.

Agreed but isn't this the third to have some sort of fire (Pensnett one a few years back - front end electrical fire); 1772 - still not re-entered service) and now 2151? - complete loss - if they're all mechanical/electrical that would be a concern. I've only just come across this - has it been reported in the Natinal Express Coventry thread?

[Sandy Lane]

Looks at bit wet on the road. Can't id the bus though. Wellies needed for the lower saloon?http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-44275045

[CL]

Looks at bit wet on the road. Can't id the bus though. Wellies needed for the lower saloon?http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-44275045

4897. It's the only PR one with small upper-tier font for its destination display. Also there was a photo of the rear! :P lol

[2206]

Agreed but isn't this the third to have some sort of fire (Pensnett one a few years back - front end electrical fire); 1772 - still not re-entered service) and now 2151? - complete loss - if they're all mechanical/electrical that would be a concern. I've only just come across this - has it been reported in the Natinal Express Coventry thread?

Yes, it has.

[Squiz1971]

Agreed but isn't this the third to have some sort of fire (Pensnett one a few years back - front end electrical fire); 1772 - still not re-entered service) and now 2151? - complete loss - if they're all mechanical/electrical that would be a concern. I've only just come across this - has it been reported in the Natinal Express Coventry thread?

2089 was the Pensnett one IIRC @don

[Squiz1971]

Just passed 4692 on the 94 with a black 5 series BMW trying to get on through the engine compartment. Significant damage to the BMW and some damage to the bus could not see how much but the bonnet was at a 45 degree angle. This was at the penultimate bus stop before Drews Lane outbound around 6:30pm. Driver came out not looking too happy understandably

[Tony]

Arriva with a big bill to pay in Dartford

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216643185419991&id=1470942041&ref=m_notif&notif_t=like

[don]

Arriva with a big bill to pay in Dartford

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216643185419991&id=1470942041&ref=m_notif&notif_t=like

Appears more than 10 people injured, one taken to hospital and one person arrested on suspicion of careless driving. 25 vehicles damaged......

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/706118/bus-crash-dartford-kent-hythe-parked-cars-pictures-video-news/amp

[don]

2089 was the Pensnett one IIRC @don

Cheers - I couldn't remember which one.

[Jack6101]

Cheers - I couldn't remember which one.

its 2087 if you look on the main site picture

[Tony]

Nottingham Solo's turn to have a thermal incident

[Tony]

Arriva's turn to have a low bridge incident
https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/double-decker-bus-hits-bridge-near-wakefield-1-9185434

[Squiz1971]

its 2087 if you look on the main site picture

Cheers @Jack6101 had a feeling I was out a couple of buses

[DJ]

That video is over 2 years old, if the timestamp on the Facebook page is to be believed.

There was also a crash in Dartford today, also involving an Arriva bus.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/966724/bus-crash-dartford-25-cars-damaged-hythe-street-kent

Nevermind, I didn't read the earlier posts. I shouldn't really try and post when I'm tired!

[paulb1973]

That video is over 2 years old, if the timestamp on the Facebook page is to be believed.

I think that is a video of that Solo fire a couple of years ago.