Menu
13/03/2007
Bus crash women named
Two women who died after being hit by a bus in Cheshire on Monday have been named.
Jenny Webb, 83, and her daughter Jean Webb, 53, were struck by the bus as they were crossing Mobberly Road in Knutsford around 8:45am on Monday morning.
The single decker 288 Arriva bus, which was travelling between Altrincham and Knutsford was carrying 12 passengers, including schoolchildren, at the time, but no-one on board was hurt.
Early eyewitness reports had indicated that the bus had mounted the pavement before hitting the women, but police later said that the bus did not leave the road.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
(KMcA/JM)
Jenny Webb, 83, and her daughter Jean Webb, 53, were struck by the bus as they were crossing Mobberly Road in Knutsford around 8:45am on Monday morning.
The single decker 288 Arriva bus, which was travelling between Altrincham and Knutsford was carrying 12 passengers, including schoolchildren, at the time, but no-one on board was hurt.
Early eyewitness reports had indicated that the bus had mounted the pavement before hitting the women, but police later said that the bus did not leave the road.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
(KMcA/JM)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 September 2015
Bus Operators To Share Clean Bus Technology Funds
Funding is being offered to bus operators across England to equip buses with emission cutting technology and offer passengers better journeys.
Bus Operators To Share Clean Bus Technology Funds
Funding is being offered to bus operators across England to equip buses with emission cutting technology and offer passengers better journeys.
11 February 2015
London Bus Drivers Postpone Strike Action
Planned strike action by London bus drivers has been postponed as an "act of goodwill". The strike action was due to take place on Friday and Monday, with drivers walking out across the city's 18 bus companies. Unite the union has called on the bus companies to accept an invitation for talks.
London Bus Drivers Postpone Strike Action
Planned strike action by London bus drivers has been postponed as an "act of goodwill". The strike action was due to take place on Friday and Monday, with drivers walking out across the city's 18 bus companies. Unite the union has called on the bus companies to accept an invitation for talks.
17 February 2004
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
12 March 2007
Two killed in bus crash
Two women have been killed in a crash involving a bus in Cheshire. The collision happened around 8:45am on Monday morning on Mobberly Road in Knutsford. According to initial eyewitness reports, the bus mounted the pavement and collided with the two women. However, police later said that the bus did not leave the road.
Two killed in bus crash
Two women have been killed in a crash involving a bus in Cheshire. The collision happened around 8:45am on Monday morning on Mobberly Road in Knutsford. According to initial eyewitness reports, the bus mounted the pavement and collided with the two women. However, police later said that the bus did not leave the road.
04 August 2015
Motorcyclist Serious But Stable Following Accident At Streatham Hill
A man remains in a serious but stable condition following a road accident at Streatham Hill on Sunday. Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision involving a motorcycle near to Brixton Bus Garage at about 21:20.
Motorcyclist Serious But Stable Following Accident At Streatham Hill
A man remains in a serious but stable condition following a road accident at Streatham Hill on Sunday. Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision involving a motorcycle near to Brixton Bus Garage at about 21:20.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Very windy with persistent and occasionally heavy rain at first, becoming drier with the wind easing towards midday. Mainly dry with bright spells increasing during the afternoon. Milder than of late. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
