Driver of stolen car smashes into Sheffield bus carrying passengers during police chase
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Police said officers located a Ford Focus which had been reported as stolen on the Sheffield Parkway at around 8.08am on Monday (21 December).
A pursuit began when the driver failed to stop and was followed on to Birley Moor Road, where the car collided with a bus with seven people on board as well as the driver.
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Hide AdA South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The bus driver and seven passengers on board were uninjured. The driver was checked over by ambulance crews as a precaution.
"The driver of the Ford Focus fled the scene. The road was closed for a short time but has now reopened.”
The spokesperson added: “Enquiries to locate the driver of the Ford Focus are ongoing.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 155 of 21 December.”