Emergency services called to Lord Street in Southport after Bus and Car collide

The emergency services were called to Lord Street in Southport at approximately 12.10 today (7th August) after a Stagecoach bus and a car collided close to the junction with Hill Street. An elderly man on the bus was treated for head injuries after he lost balance as the driver slammed on the brakes.

Both the bus and the car were moved into Hill Street. The bus and the silver car in the picture suffered only minor scratches in the accident.

Another bus arrived and the passengers continued their journey.