Police probe into school bus crash in Sheffield continues as driver is confirmed to have been free from drink and drugs

A police investigation into a school bus crash in Sheffield is continuing, with the driver confirmed to have been free from drink and drugs.
By Claire Lewis
Published 31st Jan 2020, 13:52 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2020, 19:35 BST
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A Central Travel bus transporting children to three schools in Sheffield crashed on Handsworth Road, Handsworth, on Wednesday morning.

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The bus veered out of control and ploughed into Stay Fresh Barbers at around 7.45am, with 24 children onboard.

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A number of children were taken to hospital but none were seriously injured.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers were called to Handsworth Road, Sheffield, at 7.45am on Wednesday, January 29 following reports that a school bus collided with a shop.

“Enquiries are ongoing, but it has been confirmed that the driver of the bus, a 58-year-old man, was not impaired by any form of intoxicant.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident 125 of January 29.