Two in hospital after bus crashes down embankment on A9

Two in Hospital Following Bus Accident on A9

A bus plunged off an embankment on the A9, near Aviemore, leaving two passengers hospitalized. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 on Sunday, close to Granish Junction, prompting a coordinated emergency response from firefighters, paramedics, and police. The A9 remained closed for around two hours before reopening.

The vehicle involved was an electric bus operated by Ember, en route from Edinburgh to Inverness. Witnesses captured images of the large turquoise bus partially lodged on a grassy slope, with multiple emergency personnel working at the scene. Despite the chaos, the road was cleared within two hours, restoring traffic flow.

Passenger Accounts and Rescue Efforts

George Rennie, a passenger on an Ember service traveling from Glasgow to Inverness, recounted the events. His bus stopped to assist those injured in the crash, ferrying approximately seven shaken passengers to Aviemore Train Station. “Just as we approached the junction, the driver was instructed to return,” Rennie explained to BBC Scotland News. “We were told that non-injured individuals would board to be transported away from the scene.”

“Around nine people got on—most had minor injuries like cuts and bruises,” Rennie added. “One person was thrown to the floor, while another hit his face on the seat, causing a lip wound. Others described being thrown forward, hitting their heads on seats after the front window shattered.”

A spokesperson for Ember confirmed the incident occurred on 12 April, stating it was a single-vehicle collision. They praised the emergency services for their swift action and expressed full cooperation with ongoing police investigations.