Hinkley Point Worker Bus Crashes: Several Injured in Early Morning Horror
A double-decker bus carrying around 80 Hinkley Point workers overturned at dawn today on the A39 near Bridgwater’s Sandford Hill. Emergency services rushed to the scene, battling icy road conditions to free trapped passengers and treat the injured.
Chaos on the A39: Bus Swerves, Overturns
Sources reveal the driver swerved to avoid a motorbike on icy roads, causing the bus to flip over just eight miles from the nuclear power station. The crash happened around 6 a.m., just as workers were heading to their next shift.
Major Emergency Response Underway
- Three air ambulances airlifted casualties to Bristol Royal Infirmary.
- Police, fire crews, and ambulance teams declared a major incident.
- A triage area set up on site to treat multiple injuries.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson confirmed the serious nature of the crash: “A significant number of emergency units are attending, and a major incident has been declared.”
Hinkley Point Remains Tight-Lipped
A spokesman for Hinkley Point declined to comment on the number of injured or specifics about the workers involved. He confirmed travel to and from the site remains suspended while emergency services handle the incident.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops and rescue efforts continue.
