In the early hours of the morning, an Arriva bus lost control on an icy road and collided with a marble pillar near Sefton Park in Liverpool. The incident occurred at the junction of Aigburth Drive and Mossley Hill Drive. Emergency services responded promptly, and police closed off a section of the road to manage the situation.
Merseyside Police were alerted at 6:05 am about the crash involving the bus on Aigburth Drive/Mossley Hill Drive. The bus sustained damage to its front right side while traveling towards Aigburth Road and Aigburth Vale. Throughout the morning, authorities remained at the scene, coordinating with the council to remove the bus. Fortunately, there were no injuries as there were no passengers onboard during the accident.
Arriva Merseyside confirmed the involvement of one of their buses in the incident, clarifying that it was not in service and empty at the time of the collision. They are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.
Inclement weather conditions prevailed in Liverpool, with heavy rain washing away the snow and ice from the previous day. The UK is currently experiencing severe wintry conditions due to an Arctic blast expected to persist for the remainder of the week. The Met Office issued weather warnings across England and Wales, with snow showers forecasted in various regions, potentially leading to travel disruptions and hazardous conditions.
As the country braces for Storm Goretti, with strong winds anticipated over northern France, precautions are being taken to minimize any potential impact on daily activities. The upcoming days are expected to bring challenges, especially in regions where significant snowfall is predicted, urging residents to stay informed and prepared for adverse weather conditions.