Child among three taken to hospital after crash between bus and car

Emergency services were called to the scene on Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, at around 11.20am on Thursday.

Child among three taken to hospital after crash between bus and car in Kirkcaldy Fife Jammer Locations

A man, woman and child have been taken to hospital after a crash between a bus and a car in Fife.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, at around 11.20am on Thursday.

A man, a woman and a child were taken to hospital by ambulance. Their ages and conditions are currently unknown.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 11.20am to a report of a crash involving a car and a bus on Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, eastbound.

“A man, a woman and a child from the car were taken by ambulance to hospital.

“There were no reported injuries from the bus.

“The road is closed eastbound for recovery of the vehicles.”

A Stagecoach East Scotland spokesperson said, “We can confirm that an incident occurred today where a vehicle collided with the rear of one of our vehicles.

“The passengers on board the bus and our driver were uninjured; an ambulance was called for the driver of the other vehicle. 

“Safety is our absolute priority, and our thoughts are with those affected by what will have been a frightening incident. We will be supporting the investigation into the circumstances involved.”

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