BBC News: Tram Derailment in Nottingham Following Bus Collision – Updates

Tram Derailment in Nottingham: Passengers Treated After Bus Crash

Passengers on a tram in Nottinghamshire received treatment for minor injuries this Thursday morning after a collision with a bus caused the tram to derail. Emergency services responded to the scene on Inham Road in Chilwell, ensuring all passengers were safe.

What Happened?

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that while all passengers were accounted for, some required on-site medical attention for minor injuries sustained during the incident. The collision has resulted in significant disruption to local transport networks.

Transport Disruption

Nottingham City Transport has reported “severe delays” on the Orange 36 bus route due to the crash. Nottingham Express Transit (NET), the tram operator, has suspended services between Toton Lane and Bramcote Lane. Passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling.

NET provided the following detour information via X (formerly Twitter): “We are unable to serve any stop on Inham Road or Field Lane. Buses arriving at Chilwell are normal route to Bramcote Lane, then continue Bramcote Lane, School Lane, left High Road, to resume normal route from Cator Lane.”. You can find more information on their official website: Trent Barton.

Road Closure

The fire service anticipates that Inham Road will remain closed “for some time” to allow for investigation and recovery efforts. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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