Hunt for B&Q lorry driver after bus stop crash

Police are hunting for a lorry driver after reports a B&Q truck crashed into a bus stop and fled the scene. Witnesses claimed they saw the vehicle reverse into the shelter in Wincheap, Canterbury on Friday morning.

A lorry crashed into the bus stop in Wincheap, Canterbury. Picture: Alex Scott

Shattered glass was left scattered across the pavement and the damaged bus stop was due to be removed yesterday afternoon. A police spokesman said: “We have been made aware a lorry reportedly collided with a bus stop in Wincheap, Canterbury at about 9.30am [on Friday].

“Inquiries are underway to identify the driver and establish whether any criminal offences have been committed.”

A B&Q spokesperson confirmed it is also investigating the reported incident but did not provide any further comment.