Two in hospital after bus crashes down embankment on A9

Two Individuals Hospitalized Following A9 Bus Incident

A collision involving an electric bus occurred on the A9 near Aviemore, leading to two passengers being hospitalized. The accident happened shortly before 9:40 on Sunday, prompting a coordinated effort by firefighters, police, and ambulance teams to respond. The A9 was temporarily closed for approximately two hours before reopening to traffic.

The bus, operated by Ember, was en route from Inverness to Edinburgh when it left the road at Granish Junction. On-site images captured the vehicle partially lodged on a grassy incline, with emergency personnel working to assist those affected. George Rennie, a passenger on a separate Ember service, described the scene, noting that his bus was called to the location to transport injured individuals.

Passenger Accounts and Injuries

According to Rennie, the bus was returning to Inverness from Glasgow when the driver received instructions to reverse. He recounted that passengers were initially unaware of the incident until a sudden impact caused a loud noise. “The coach tilted as it turned, and most people didn’t realize anything was wrong until they heard a massive crash,” he said.

“Upon arrival, we had to stay at the scene for nearly two hours. Around seven shaken passengers boarded before being dropped off at Aviemore Train Station,” Rennie explained.

He added that some passengers sustained minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, while others were more severely affected. “One person hit the floor, and another scraped his lip on the seat,” he noted. “The front window shattered, and several people collided with seats or the ceiling.”

A spokesperson for Ember confirmed the incident involved one of their vehicles on April 12. They expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their response and stated the company is collaborating with police to investigate the cause.