Oh dear Applegates...just outside SGBC depot

[Ginge_dave]

Bus roof ripped off under Bristol railway bridge http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-46077533

 

[DaveHarries]

This wasn't outside the SGB&C depot: that is about a mile away from where this happened which was by the turning to the approach road for Bristol Parkway station.

Dave

 

[Ginge_dave]

Just seen. Must’ve not gone into the middle as that bridge isn’t that low

 

[kernowvectis]

It must have given that bridge quite a clout, as there are several bricks missing from the arch (more than there were before). I have seen the results of several bridge strikes there over the years, but it usually just causes a hole in the front nearside roof corner, not the total loss of the roof.

 

[Busaholic]

It must have given that bridge quite a clout, as there are several bricks missing from the arch (more than there were before). I have seen the results of several bridge strikes there over the years, but it usually just causes a hole in the front nearside roof corner, not the total loss of the roof.

Gives the impression that the driver's reactions weren't exactly top notch either.

 

[freetoview33]

I will admit if you are coming from the direction that bus was, it is harder to see the arch.