Overview

• A St Benedict Catholic Academy pupil fell through a top-deck window of a moving double-decker bus on April 28, sustaining a head injury but has since been discharged from the hospital.
• The incident occurred due to dangerous behaviour, including pupils running, jumping, and pushing against the window, which caused it to dislodge.
• Notts and Derby Buses confirmed that inspections by VOSA and an independent engineer found no mechanical defects in the vehicle or its windows.
• The school has announced new preventive measures, including daily reviews of CCTV footage from bus journeys and sanctions such as detentions and temporary travel bans for disruptive students.
• Derbyshire Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, which has raised broader concerns about student safety and behaviour on school transport.