Four in hospital after roof of double-decker bus torn off in crash with bridge

Four people are in hospital after a double-decker bus had its roof torn off after crashing into a railway bridge in East Ayrshire.

Emergency services were called to the collision on Culzean Crescent, in Kilmarnock, at around 3pm on Thursday.

Four people have been taken to University Hospital Crosshouse as a result of the crash.

Stagecoach confirmed four people have been left injured after the six service, which runs from Kilmarnock Bus Station to New Farm Loch, struck a low bridge.

In a video, people can be seen on the exposed top deck of the Stagecoach bus. Several ambulances, including three special operations response teams, and police vehicles are at the scene.

A double-decker bus has had its roof torn off after crashing into a railway bridge in East Ayrshire.Emergency services were called to the collision on Culzean Crescent, in Kilmarnock, at around 3pm on Thursday. STV News

The incident comes after a double decker bus crashed into a railway bridge in Glasgow in Saturday.

Five were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment where one person is said to be in a critical condition.

Culzean Crescent is currently closed in both directions and drivers have been asked to avoid the area.

A police spokesperson said: “We are in attendance on Culzean Crescent in Kilmarnock following a crash involving a double-decker bus.

“The road is closed in both directions. Please avoid the area to allow emergency services access.”

Emergency services were called to the collision on Culzean Crescent, in Kilmarnock, at around 3pm on Thursday. STV News

Four people have been left injured. STV News

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 13:55 to attend an incident on Culzean Crescent, Kilmarnock.

“One ambulance and three special operations response teams (SORT) were dispatched to the scene and four patients were transported to University Hospital Crosshouse.”

Stagecoach has been approached for comment.

Councillor Barry Douglas posted on Facebook, warning locals to stay away from the scene.

He wrote: “Please avoid the area around Holehouse Road/Culzean Crescent/Macphail Drive as a bus has struck the low railway bridge from MacPhail Drive onto Holehouse Road/ Culzean Crescent

“I hope everyone on the bus and any pedestrians in the area are ok and that there are no injuries as a result of the accident.

“I would urge anyone travelling by train heading south to Auchinleck/New Cumnock/Carlisle or returning to Kilmarnock by train to check with ScotRail to ensure the trains are running incase bridge inspection works that may be necessary lead to cancellations or delays.”

Emergency services surrounded the scene. STV News

A Stagecoach West Scotland spokesperson said: “We can confirm there has been an incident involving one of our buses in Kilmarnock this afternoon (19/12/24).

“The 6 service, which runs from Kilmarnock Bus Station to New Farm Loch, struck a low bridge. We are aware of two people who were injured and are currently being treated by emergency services.

“Investigations are ongoing and we are working closely with Police Scotland.”

ScotRail said no services are currently impacted.