Driver dies in horror crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an horrific road accident that claimed a man’s life.

The 52-year-old driver died at the scene following the crash between his HGV and a bus outside Lyme Park, on Buxton Road, Disley, on Friday, June 12.

Emergency services were called shortly after 7am and the A6 Buxton Road remained closed until 2pm in the aftermath.

The man has yet to be named by police although his family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the bus and two passengers sustained minor injuries.

Sergeant Helen Cooper, said: “Sadly a man died in the collision and our thoughts are with his family who are being supported during this difficult time.

“We are in the early stages of the investigation and our enquiries remain ongoing.

“In the meantime I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage or information to get in touch.”

Firefighters were called to the scene, as was a major rescue unit.

They were at the site for more than five hours.

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: “We received a call to reports of a collision between a bus and a truck.

“Three ambulances were sent to the scene along with a rapid response vehicle and a senior clinician.

“We assessed a number of passengers on the bus and one person has been taken to hospital.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage can call police on 101 quoting reference number IML 727885.