School bus driver dies in motorway crash after suffering medical issues at the wheel

The family of a school bus driver who died in a motorway crash that also killed a schoolgirl have paid an emotional tribute to him, describing him as a “hero“ who would “always prioritise others over himself“. The driver, who has not been named, suffered medical issues at the wheel of the bus before the crash, his sister-in-law has revealed. The crash happened on a busy motorway near London on Friday morning. The bus was carrying around 30 children and teachers at the time. The schoolgirl who died was a pupil at the school where the bus was heading. The driver’s family said in a statement: “He was a hero who always put others before himself. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by us all.“ The sister-in-law said that the driver had been experiencing medical problems for some time, but that he had always been determined to continue working. “He was a dedicated driver who loved his job,“ s
Back to Top