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Discussion => Fleet => Topic started by: CanberraTransport on May 22, 2008, 06:36:11 PM

Title: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: CanberraTransport on May 22, 2008, 06:36:11 PM
An un-manned 997 today crashed into the Kippax Centre's medical centre (which was empty at the time). No one injured, of course.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 22, 2008, 06:46:49 PM
what's the source? any pix?
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: CanberraTransport on May 22, 2008, 06:56:26 PM
WIN News is the source, and if you manage to record the Late Edition (at 11.30pm) and upload it - then there will be footage for all. lol
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 22, 2008, 07:01:34 PM
wow you're a demanding kid. you're lucky that i'll be up at 11.30 tonight so i'll set a tape and go to sleep

damn, i generally watch win news and didnt tonight for some reason. saw a short clip of footage right at the end.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: CanberraTransport on May 22, 2008, 07:15:53 PM
lol it didn't look very damaged from looking at the footage.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Busnerd on May 22, 2008, 09:43:52 PM
Well as usual, since im not a local anymore i dont get any scoops...

The bus (997) crashed into the Post Office at Kippax Fair at approximately 4.30pm this afternoon.



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Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Irisbus Rider on May 22, 2008, 09:46:23 PM
Ha ha, gees, some driver's set for a bluey :P
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 22, 2008, 10:07:59 PM
But you're not a local Mat, you don't know what goes on in Canberra :P.

It had to happen to a PR100.3. Ver ist ze Driver! I Vill get Ze Vind up him for Zat. Even though that is more a Germania accent then French, I still make my point as such.

My poor French Temptress, how dare she be treated with such Carelessness? :P
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Bus 400 on May 23, 2008, 09:35:41 PM
What is it with 900 series buses crashing in west belconnen area?
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: CanberraTransport on May 23, 2008, 09:37:58 PM
http://the-riotact.com/?p=7558 - more photographs, and some very cheeky/humourous comments, available.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: bubzie on May 24, 2008, 01:11:40 AM
ahh. the riot act. totally unbelieveable news source :D

but hmm, i see some new route proposal to 'the front of kippax post office' turning into a great idea. haha.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Bus 400 on May 24, 2008, 01:20:50 AM
Also the new ACTION slogan is "Going Your Way" & people that got off that bus probably where going into Kippax Fair. So the bus was just going their way.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Busnerd on May 24, 2008, 01:35:57 AM
Quote from: CanberraTransport on May 23, 2008, 09:37:58 PM
http://the-riotact.com/?p=7558 - more photographs, and some very cheeky/humourous comments, available.

your fkn obsessed with that website..
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2008, 02:27:39 AM
Quote from: TP 3000 on May 24, 2008, 01:20:50 AM
Also the new ACTION slogan is "Going Your Way" & people that got off that bus probably where going into Kippax Fair. So the bus was just going their way.

Fail.
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Busnerd on May 24, 2008, 04:04:38 AM
For those without access to clicking a link...

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2235%2F2515300420_113bf478b6.jpg%3Fv%3D0&hash=2b116b45c95695b9562487354add4535c029cf49)

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Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2008, 11:43:08 AM
bus looks fine
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 24, 2008, 12:15:56 PM
Cept for the old Alcatel! One wishes they would replace it with a Hanover/Mobitec, however one knows they won't!
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Busnerd on May 25, 2008, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: TP 3000 on May 23, 2008, 09:35:41 PM
What is it with 900 series buses crashing in west belconnen area?

oh ffs!
Title: Re: 997 crashes into Kippax Centre
Post by: Trolleybusracer on May 25, 2008, 09:20:49 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on May 24, 2008, 12:15:56 PM
Cept for the old Alcatel! One wishes they would replace it with a Hanover/Mobitec, however one knows they won't!

Next time you see it in service it might have desto winders  ;D