70 on overturned bus

A DOUBLE-DECKER bus overturned in Somerset causing a significant number of injuries to the 70 passengers on board.

A UK news source reported on Tuesday, January 17 that emergency services were on the scene.

It is understood the bus was taking workers to the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater and that a motorcyclist was also involved in the accident.

Avon and Somerset police said that there were multiple injuries but no fa ­ talities, with the bus having overturned around 6am. Although investigations have yet to be completed it is understood there was an incident involving the motorcyclist and the bus.

The road is the main entry point to the power plant as it is between the M5, Minehead and Exmoor. According to authorities at the station access to the plant is currently closed.

Authorities had warned of icy and slippery conditions on the road, with more than 100 accidents across the UK in around five hours in one night.