THE driver of a bus which mounted the pavement during rush hour in Tranent earlier today is said to be in a serious condition in hospital.
The 62-year-old, who was driving an empty Prentice coach at the time of the incident, is understood to have taken ill at the wheel as it pulled out from a bus stop.
The bus, then crossed Tranent High Street, striking a large planter before coming to a halt outside Giancarlos restaurant just before 8am.
Police said no-one was hurt in the incident and an ambulance was called for the driver, who they said remained in a serious condition in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Firefighters from Musselburgh and Newcraighall were also called out to the incident but stood down shortly after 8.15am.
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