Several passengers had to shield themselves as the front of the upper-deck smashed into the corner edge of the building – spraying shattered glass across the seating area.
Part of the vehicle’s roof was peeled back to the front row of seats, windows were smashed and the bus was left partially embedded in an overhanging section of the station.
Many of the injured passengers – all of whom were on the top deck – were checked over by paramedics at the scene.
Four had minor cuts and one passenger, who was sitting at the front of the top deck, took himself to the Accident and Emergency department after suffering a cut to his hand. He was discharged a short time later.
The 51-year-old driver was spoken to at the scene and given ‘words of advice’ by officers.
It was today not clear whether the driver was attempting to drive the bus into the station, which is not tall enough to accommodate double-deckers.
No further details about those injured have been released.
The road outside the station was closed for a short time after the accident, which happened at about 5.30 pm.
In a statement, Clive Russell, station manager at the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service, said the passengers were lucky not to have suffered more serious injuries.
‘This was a really impressive response to a major event that would have tested other much larger communities.
‘This, combined with the good fortune of so few injuries in a crash that could easily have been so much worse, leaves us all feeling very pleased with the outcome.’
An investigation has now been launched by the Health and Safety Executive and the States police.
In a statement, Liberty Bus said: ‘We are conducting a full investigation into the incident and co-operating fully with the States of Jersey Police.
‘We would like to thank our customers for their patience during the road closure yesterday evening.’
Anyone with information is being asked to phone the States police on 612612.
