Police investigate bus accident

Drivers carried out two one-day walkouts in a week

Police investigating a collision between a bus and a driver on strike on a picket line in Devon are viewing CCTV pictures to decide what action to take.

The incident happened at Paignton bus station on Friday during a second day of a drivers' strike over pay against bus company Stagecoach.

The injured man, Trevor Reynolds, was taken to Torbay Hospital, where he was treated for bruises to his foot.

The driver of the vehicle, which was a double-decker bus, was questioned at Torquay police station, where police said he tested negative to a routine breath test.

Failed talks

Stagecoach said a full investigation will take place into the accident.

Drivers are striking for a 10% pay rise, which would give them £6.50 an hour, plus a one-hour cut in their working week.

Two days of industrial action were carried out on Tuesday and Friday, which reduced Stagecoach's services in Torbay, Exeter and east Devon to about a quarter of their normal level.

The strike follows failed talks between Stagecoach and the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) after the bus firm said drivers could have the rise - if they accepted a reduction in holidays and breaks.

About 90% of drivers then voted to take industrial action and planned a series of strikes of seven days of action over three weeks.

The next day of industrial action is due to take place on Tuesday, 15 July.