Two in hospital after bus crashes down embankment on A9

Two Hospitalized Following A9 Bus Accident Near Aviemore

A bus crash on the A9 highway, north of Aviemore, has resulted in two individuals being hospitalized. The incident occurred near Granish Junction at approximately 9:40 on Sunday, prompting a coordinated emergency effort involving firefighters, ambulance teams, and police. Police Scotland confirmed the two passengers were taken to medical facilities but did not specify the severity of their injuries.

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The bus, an electric vehicle operated by the company Ember, was en route from Inverness to Edinburgh when it left the road. The A9 was temporarily closed for about two hours before reopening. Photographs from the scene depict the large turquoise bus partially stranded on a grassy embankment, with multiple emergency personnel attending to the situation.

George Rennie, who was traveling on another Ember service from Glasgow to Inverness, arrived at the crash site to assist. He recounted the event: “Just as we were approaching the junction, we had to turn back. Our driver received a message and instructed us to do so. Then we heard that anyone not injured would be boarding the bus to leave the area. Around seven passengers joined us before being dropped off at Aviemore Train Station.”

“The coach tilted during the turn, and passengers were unaware of the issue until a loud crash echoed through the area. The front window shattered inward, causing several people to fly forward and hit their heads on seats,” Rennie added. He noted that only half of the passengers were wearing seatbelts, with one individual thrown to the floor and another sustaining a lip injury from striking the seat.

An Ember representative confirmed the collision involved one of their vehicles on April 12. They expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their prompt response and pledged full cooperation with ongoing police investigations.