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Boy, 7, and pensioner killed when bus crashes into supermarket

Rowan Fitzgerald, from Leamington Spa, and Dora Hancox, from Nuneaton, were killed when a double decker bus crashed into a supermarket in Coventry.

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Stagecoach: 'Our hearts go out' to bus crash families

The bus slammed into the side of the supermarket on Saturday evening Credit: West Midlands Ambulance Service

Stagecoach has issued a statement saying its "hearts go out" to the families of the victim's of Saturday's bus crash in Coventry.

One of its double decker buses slammed into the side of a Sainsbury's supermarket, killing two people.

The company also said the bus driver, a 77-year-old man, had "many years' experience" and had "passed a mandatory annual medical".

In a statement, the company said:

Our hearts go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Our thoughts also remain with all those affected by this tragic incident.

No driver we employ is allowed behind the wheel of our buses without us being satisfied that they are fully qualified, safe and meet all necessary legal requirements. In this case, our driver has many years' experience and has also passed a mandatory annual medical.

Both our driver and our company are co-operating fully in helping police determine the full circumstances involved.

Police have not yet completed their investigation and it is inappropriate to speculate in advance of their inquiries being concluded.

– Spokesperson, Stagecoach Midlands
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