A bus driver who died alongside a 15-year-old girl when his vehicle overturned on the motorway had "medical issues" at the wheel, his family has said.The crash took place on the M53 motorway near Liverpool on Friday morning, as children were being taken to Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School for girls.
She added in the fundraiser: "He tragically died in an accident on the M53 on the morning on the 29th of September, after suffering medical issues at the wheel while driving students to school."He’s sadly left behind my sister who’s now a widow in her early thirties, and unfortunately a single mum along side his much loved two young children who are only 8 and 4, who are going to grow up without their beloved father.
"We would also ask the public to avoid speculating on the incident or posting information or images which could be distressing for the families and those involved." Witnesses said children escaped from the back window and were stood on the M53 hard shoulder after the bus crashed.Firefighters helped passengers exit the bus, with Mark Thomas, area manager of Merseyside Fire and Rescue service, saying: "Firefighters worked with emergency services colleagues at scene to stabilise the vehicle. We ensured the scene was safe, and we assisted casualties exiting the bus.
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