Category:Edinburgh tram accident, 29 August 2014

English: On 29 August 2014, one of the Edinburgh Trams collided with a bus in the west end of the city (just east of the West End-Princes Street stop). It happened at around 07:45, when eastbound Tram No. 253 travelling along the West Maitland Street/Coates Place/Athol Place straight hit the side of X38 branded First Scotland East bus No. 69261 (reg. SK57 ADZ). The tram came to rest against the side of the bus, with the rear of the tram blocking the junction with Palmerston Place/Torpichen Street. 55°56′50″N 3°12′53″W / 55.94719°N 3.21478°W / 55.94719; -3.21478 While no-one was hurt and the tram wasn't derailed, it nonetheless caused the closure of the eastbound carriageway for two hours and disrupted tram services for three hours. According to eyewitness reports, it was caused by a cyclist who entered the road from the pavement, causing the bus to swerve into the path of the tram, before riding off. Three fire tenders were sent to the scene. [1][2].