Torbay
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| Area | 6287 |
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| Population | 135,247 (2017) |
| Government body | Torbay Council |
| Points of interest | Paignton Zoo Environmental Park |
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| ID | 1001781 |
About Torbay
Torbay is a borough in Devon, England, administered by the unitary authority of Torbay Council. It consists of 62. 87 square kilometres of land, spanning the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, located around an east-facing natural harbour on the English Channel.
Totnes-bus crash: passengers injured as double-Decker overturned
Emergency-declared services, a major incident
A double-Decker bus overturned, leaving dozens of people injured.
Stagecoach South West service was on the way from Torquay to Plymouth, if you crashed on the A385 between Totnes and Paignton in Devon, at about 11:00 BST.
the police said that up to eight people were severely injured and were in the assessment.
a total of 37 people are currently being treated at several clinics in and around Devon, to the NHS.
emergency services closed The Road and a large incident, which is now a "Stand-down was declared".
Uninjured Passengers were taken to Paignton, bus station for the support and help to continue your travel.
the Passengers had to be Cut Out of the overturned busJane Viner, chief nurse and deputy chief executive in Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust, said that many NHS staff is here to help on your day, with The Victims .
She Said : "It was a tremendous team performance in emergency services and hospital staff in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay - we had surgeons, doctors, GPs, nurses, chaplains, and many other support staff reporting for duty. Thank You to all of you. "
The Road will remain closed in both directions for several hours for the "investigation and recovery," says Gerald Taylor, the area manager for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
the police said the Bus Driver had not been arrested, confirmed he was helping them with their inquiries.
The bus overturned and landed in a field next to The RoadA Witness said: "It is like nothing you have ever seen up here, there are emergency vehicles everywhere. "
A spokesman for Stagecoach South West said The Company was supporting The Emergency services and their thoughts were with The Victims of The Crash .
"safety is our absolute priority, and we added the support for The Investigation of the circumstances involved in The Incident ," he said.
The Road will remain closed for several hours while rescue workers inspect The CrashSeveral ambulances were sent to scene, as well as the air ambulance.
The Liberal Democrat MP for Totnes, Sarah Wollaston , thanked The Emergency services for their efforts under difficult circumstances.
torquay, paignton, plymouth, totnes
Source of news: bbc.com
