An incident occurred this morning when a bus slid on an icy road and collided with a marble pillar near a park in Liverpool, UK. The blue Arriva bus sustained damage to its front right-hand side at the junction of Aigburth Drive and Mossley Hill Drive. Emergency services responded promptly, with police blocking off a section of the road.
Merseyside Police received a report at 6.05 am regarding the bus crash near the park. The bus, which was traveling towards Aigburth Road and Aigburth Vale, was empty at the time of the accident. By 10 am, police were still on-site coordinating with the council to remove the bus. Fortunately, there were no injuries as there were no passengers onboard.
Arriva Merseyside confirmed that one of their buses was involved in the incident, clarifying that it was not in service and empty. The company stated that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The weather in Liverpool has been challenging, with heavy rain melting the snow and ice that covered the ground. The UK is currently experiencing an Arctic blast expected to continue throughout the week. The Met Office issued new weather warnings, including a yellow warning for snow in various parts of England and Wales, with potential snowfall of up to 20cm in some areas.
Storm Goretti, originating from northern France, is forecasted to bring wintry weather conditions, causing disruptions in parts of England and Wales. A yellow warning for strong winds is in place for southwest England, indicating possible travel delays. The recent drop in temperatures, reaching as low as minus 12.5C, led to school closures and travel disruptions.
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