Bus driver trapped for an hour

A BUS driver was trapped for more than an hour after his bus crashed into a Stobie pole, damaging powerlines, at Gilles Plains this morning.

The man, 49, was trapped by his legs following the crash on Wandana Ave, about 8.30am.

Metropolitan Fire Service crews freed the man about 9.50am, after power to the area was isolated.

Crews were forced to cut the bus open and cut away the driver's seat to reach the driver.

The driver and one passenger were taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with minor injuries.

Traffic on Wandana Ave is expected to be restricted to one lane for the rest of today, while the bus is removed and the powerlines are repaired.

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Driver killed as car hits tree then burns

A burnt-out car is removed after a fatal crash on Belair Rd , Torrens Park. Picture: Tait Schmaal Source: adelaidenow

TWO people have died in a single car rollover on the Flinders Highway at Colton on the Eyre Peninsula - the third fatality on SA's roads in 24 hours.

Emergency services were called to the accident shortly after 10.30am this morning.

This is the third fatality in 24 hours, bringing the state's road toll to 22 compared to 19 this time last year.

No further details were available.

The scene of a fatal crash on Belair Rd , Torrens Park. Picture: Tait Schmaal

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Just before 4am this morning, a driver died after his car crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Belair Rd at Torrens Park.

The deceased driver and sole occupant of the car, is yet to be identified.

Police at the scene of a fatal crash on Belair Rd , Torrens Park. Picture: Tait Schmaal

Major Crash investigators are at the scene.

Belair Rd is closed to traffic in both directions between Rowallen and Barrelder roads. Bus companies have been advised.

Traffic restrictions are expected to remain in place for most of the morning, so avoid the area if possible.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

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