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South Mimms double decker bus crash injures 35 people | South Mimms double decker bus crash injures 35 people |
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About 35 people have been injured in a collision involving a double decker bus and a car in Hertfordshire. | About 35 people have been injured in a collision involving a double decker bus and a car in Hertfordshire. |
The accident happened at about 08:25 BST on the A1081 St Albans Road between South Mimms and Barnet. | The accident happened at about 08:25 BST on the A1081 St Albans Road between South Mimms and Barnet. |
The East of England Ambulance Service said no-one was thought to be critically injured. | The East of England Ambulance Service said no-one was thought to be critically injured. |
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, a Hertfordshire Police spokesman said. | A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, a Hertfordshire Police spokesman said. |
Bus overturned | Bus overturned |
Six ambulances were sent together with an air ambulance, a hazardous area response unit, the fire service and police. | |
The bus overturned, injuring a number of people on board, police said. | The bus overturned, injuring a number of people on board, police said. |
The driver of a white Vauxhall Corsa, a 40-year-old woman, was also injured. | The driver of a white Vauxhall Corsa, a 40-year-old woman, was also injured. |
Five people have been taken to hospital. A number of other people are expected to need hospital treatment for minor injuries, an ambulance service spokesman said. | Five people have been taken to hospital. A number of other people are expected to need hospital treatment for minor injuries, an ambulance service spokesman said. |
The bus was the 614 Uno service to Hatfield Business Park via Barnet. The bus company is yet to comment. | |
The A1081 St Albans Road has been closed and traffic is slow in both directions between Trotters Bottom and junction 23 for the M25. | The A1081 St Albans Road has been closed and traffic is slow in both directions between Trotters Bottom and junction 23 for the M25. |