A bus became stuck under a bridge outside Waterford City on Saturday.
The incident happened near Ferrybank, toward the Dublin motorway - in the vicinity of Redbridge Garage.
It's understood that seven people were on board the bus and suffered minor injuries however did not receive medical treatment.
The driver of the bus also escaped injury however was treated for shock following the incident.
The bus was a Bus Eireann Expressway Service between Waterford and Limerick, and it's believed it was in the process of being returned to the depot when the incident occurred.
In a statement issued to WLR, a spokesperson for Bus Éireann said,
Bus Éireann can confirm that an Expressway coach collided with a low bridge just outside Waterford city at approximately 7.50am on Saturday 18 September 2021.
The coach was travelling from Waterford to Limerick. There were seven passengers on board, some had minor injuries not requiring medical attention.
Bus Éireann managers attended the scene, as did Gardaí. Emergency services were not called. Passengers were transferred to another coach.
Safety is Bus Éireann’s first priority, this was a regrettable incident and a full investigation is underway.
A huge amount of debris resulted with severe damage caused to the top of the bus. It is believed that the height of the bridge was underestimated by the driver.
The road has since been cleared, and a Garda inquiry into the incident is ongoing.
