Driver of stolen car smashes into Sheffield bus carrying passengers during police chase

The driver of a stolen car smashed into a bus carrying passengers during a police chase before fleeing the scene.
By Steve Jones
Published 21st Dec 2020, 14:03 BST
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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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A 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 stolen Ford Focus driver smashed into a bus carrying passengers on Birley Moor Road.The stolen Ford Focus driver smashed into a bus carrying passengers on Birley Moor Road.
The stolen Ford Focus driver smashed into a bus carrying passengers on Birley Moor Road.

"The driver of the Ford Focus fled the scene. The road was closed for a short time but has now reopened.”

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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.”

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