Stagecoach bus pulled from ditch in Canterbury Road near Elham

Passengers had to be evacuated from a double-decker bus after it became stuck in a ditch.

The Stagecoach route 17 service was heading towards Canterbury from Elham when it had to pull in to make room for an oncoming vehicle.

The bus became stuck in Canterbury Road, just before Elham Valley Road. Picture: Zoe Pay

The bus then became wedged in a ditch in Canterbury Road, just before Elham Valley Road, and had to be recovered.

It is understood nobody was injured in the incident, which happened yesterday afternoon.

A Stagecoach spokesman said: "A route 17 bus heading towards Canterbury became stuck after pulling to the nearside to avoid an oncoming vehicle at a narrow section of road just north of Elham on Tuesday afternoon.

"Emergency services attended the scene as a precaution and passengers on board were able to transfer to the next bus.

“The bus involved was recovered a short time later."

Police have been approached for comment.

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