Leeds Road Kippax: Arriva issues statement after double-decker bus crashes through garden wall

Arriva has issued a statement following a bus crash in Leeds.
Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 26th Mar 2024, 13:21 BST
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A double-decker Arriva Yorkshire service crashed into a garden wall on Leeds Road, Kippax early this morning.

The incident quickly went viral with clips of the strange scene being shared across social media.

A double-decker Arriva Yorkshire service crashed into a garden wall on Leeds Road, Kippax early this morning. Picture: GoogleA double-decker Arriva Yorkshire service crashed into a garden wall on Leeds Road, Kippax early this morning. Picture: Google
A double-decker Arriva Yorkshire service crashed into a garden wall on Leeds Road, Kippax early this morning. Picture: Google
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A spokesperson for the bus operator said: "At around 6.30am on Tuesday, March 26, an Arriva bus was in collision with a wall on Leeds Road, Kippax.

"An investigation into the collision is ongoing."

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West Yorkshire Police have also been approached for comment.

There have been no reports of any injuries at this time.

Related topics:LeedsBusesWest Yorkshire Police

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