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02

Feb 2022

Last Updated: 02/02/2022
Transport
Transport

School bus involved in minor collision in Harrogate district

by Connor Creaghan

| 02 Feb, 2022
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None of the three children on the bus at the time were injured in the incident, which happened on the A658 Harrogate Road, close to Leathley Farm Shop and Cafe. The collision led to some rush hour delays.

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A school bus was involved in a minor collision this morning in the Harrogate district.

The incident involving students from Harrogate Grammar School happened on the A658 Harrogate Road, close to Leathley Farm Shop and Cafe at about 8am.

No children were hurt.

The incident led to rush hour delays from Pool-in-Wharfedale to Huby.

A Harrogate Grammar School spokeswoman confirmed three children were on the bus at the time and that none sustained injuries.

The spokeswoman described the incident as a "mild shunt" and said the bus company acted promptly to get the children safely to school.




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The Stray Ferret understands the crash involved one other vehicle.

North Yorkshire Police said there were no reports of injuries but declined to give further details.