Bus Accident - Cordeaux Heights
Published: 04 Jan 2021 10:09am
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Unanderra and Wollongong are on the scene of an incident where a bus carrying passengers has crashed into a house on Staff Road, Cordeaux Heights this morning.
FRNSW arrived shortly after receiving the Triple Zero (000) call at 10.09am where it is believed the driver of the bus suffered a medical episode, causing him to lose control and crash into a power pole and the house.
The bus was carrying passengers at the time and one other person has been treated for injuries by NSW Ambulance.
NSW Police are also on scene and traffic on the road is partially blocked due to the damaged power pole.
FRNSW are currently working to stabilise the two-storey house.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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