PUBLIC transport into Calcot is seeing some disruption following a road incident involving a bus.
Reading Buses posted to Twitter at 6.50am on Friday, March 31, to explain that “Due to a TRC [sic]” it would be unable to serve Ikea and Sainsbury’s in Calcot.
A bus driver sustained minor injuries and has been taken to hospital to undergo further health checks.
No other parties are thought to have been injured.
Buses are instead being routed through Mayfield Avenue.
jet black from Calcot, Sainsbury’s to Newbury @ 06:05 currently 20 mins late due to technical issue. We apologise for any inconvenience.
— Reading Buses (@reading_buses) March 31, 2023
The tweet saw a reply from a member of the public which showed a Jet Black bus with a shattered windscreen and a large amount of damage to the nearside of the front of the bus.
A van with a crumpled bonnet is visible behind it.
Bit more than just a technical issue! pic.twitter.com/BnqqJYNPw6
— Matthew (@Matthew93433281) March 31, 2023
A spokesperson for Reading Buses said: “We can confirm that there was a collision with one of our jet black buses this morning.
“Our driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for further checks and is being supported by the company.
“We don’t think that any other party sustained any injuries.
“As much information as possible including CCTV footage is being gathered for the insurance companies, and will be shared with the police should they make enquiries.”
