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Telford bus hijacking leads to multi-car collisions
A man was arrested in Telford, United Kingdom, following a violent bus hijacking and a series of collisions on Friday, September 18. The incident began on Court Street in Madeley, where a bus driver was assaulted and forcibly ejected from the vehicle.
The suspect then drove the bus along Park Way toward the High Street, traveling on the wrong side of the road and colliding with multiple cars. West Mercia Police responded to the scene within ten minutes, deploying armed officers who detained a man in his 30s on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving.
The bus driver was treated by paramedics for minor injuries and taken to a hospital for further treatment. Authorities confirmed that no other injuries were reported. Police are currently reviewing CCTV and dashcam footage and have appealed to the public for any additional eyewitness information.
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Edward Hancox · Madeley · Taigh Lannie · Telford · West Mercia Police
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police arrived and made an arrest within 10 minutes of the initial call. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The stolen bus was driven along Park Way towards the High Street, where it collided with several vehicles. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The bus driver did not suffer serious injuries. www.upday.com