Coach involved in serious crash in Co Fermanagh

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A coach has been involved in a serious road traffic collision in Co Fermanagh.

The Bus Éireann coach and a car were involved in the crash on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen on Friday evening.

The road was closed for a time but has since reopened, the PSNI said.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it received an emergency call around 7 pm on Friday.

Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, no patients were taken to hospitalNIAS statement

A statement said: “NIAS dispatched two rapid response paramedics, two emergency crews and an ambulance officer to the incident.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, no patients were taken to hospital.”

The coach involved was Bus Éireann’s Dublin to Donegal service.

A statement said: “Bus Eireann can confirm that yesterday evening one of our Expressway Route 30 services was involved in a serious road traffic collision involving another vehicle in the Derrylin Road area of Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

“Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene.

“The safety of our passengers, staff and the public is of paramount importance to Bus Eireann.

“We will provide any assistance required to the relevant authorities.”