Bus Eireann bus veers off road and strikes ditch with passengers inside

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Bus Eireann bus veers off road and strikes ditch with passengers inside
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Passengers travelling on the bus finished off their journey in a replacement vehicle after the incident on the N24 at Longford Bridge near Tipperary town

A Bus Éireann bus en route to Limerick veered off the road and struck a ditch on Sunday evening, leaving the passengers to finish their journey in a replacement vehicle.

Thankfully there were no injuries reported after all passengers were medically assessed, with passengers, some of whom were college students returning for the week, continuing their journey in a replacement vehicle.READ MORE: Irish government diplomats sought assurances Kinahan associate Sean McGovern would not be harmed or tortured prior to arrest

“The passengers on the bus were medically assessed before continuing their journey in a replacement vehicle. No injuries were reported. Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.” The spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “We are aware of an incident earlier Sunday evening on Route 55 between Waterford and Limerick. Local emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene promptly.

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