Pensioner critical after hitting head in braking bus

An elderly passenger suffered a serious head injury when the bus she was travelling in suddenly braked.

The 81-year-old woman was thrown forward on the 64 service in Freuchie, Fife, on Monday and police are appealing for witnesses.

Thepensioneriscritically ill at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

The bus, operated by Moffat and Williamson, braked suddenly to avoid a collision, officers said.

Sergeant Ewan Pearce said: “Sadly this incident has resulted in an elderly lady being seriously injured.”