Dog rescued from rubble after bus crashes into Longtown home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 15:28 · Archive

A terrier buried beneath rubble after a bus hit a house in Longtown has been rescued and reunited with its owner.

A bus crashed into a home on Mary Street in Longtown, north Cumbria, on Tuesday, November 10, striking the front wall of the property. Ivur the terrier was on the other side of the front wall at the time and was buried beneath rubble in the collision, which also involved a car, parked vehicles and the house itself.

Longtown Fire Station said 'the worst was initially feared' after the dog disappeared under the debris. However, Ivur gave the rescue crew a sign of life with 'the faintest of movements'. The fire station said: 'The crew then dug him out and passed him to a member of the public who rushed him to Border Vets for us.'

After treatment, Ivur was reunited with his owner and his two other dogs that afternoon. The fire station praised the outcome, saying: 'The great news is this picture was taken this afternoon after Ivur was reunited with his owner and his other dogs. As you can see he is doing well and is back where he belongs, which is all we can ask for from an otherwise horrible incident for everyone affected.'

The fire station also commended the community response to the incident. It said: 'Thank you also to everyone who helped marshal the children, brought cups of tea and helped in any way you could; it's a testament to the supportive nature of this community.' The fire station thanked the member of the public who transported Ivur to the vets and the veterinary team for their 'care and attention'.

How it is being reported

• Dog rescued from rubble and reunited with owner after bus crashes into homeLongtown terrier Ivur was rescued from rubble after a bus crashed into a Mary Street home, before being reunited with his owner.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Nov, 15:02
• Dog rescued from rubble and reunited with owner after bus crashes into homeLongtown terrier Ivur was rescued from rubble after a bus crashed into a Mary Street home, before being reunited with his owner.NW Evening Mail · 10 Nov, 15:02
• Dog rescued from rubble and reunited with owner after bus crashes into homeLongtown terrier Ivur was rescued from rubble after a bus crashed into a Mary Street home, before being reunited with his owner.News & Star · 10 Nov, 14:50

In this story: Ivur · Longtown Fire Station · Longtown · Mary Street · Border Vets

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