Wilmcote: Two killed in crash with open-top tourist bus

Two males were killed today when their car was in collision with an open-top tourist bus at around 3:15pm (Saturday) on Featherbed Lane, Wilmcote.



The engine of the dark blue Ford Fiesta was left strewn across the road, an indicator into the huge head-on impact with the red City Sightseeing bus.

The bus, believed to be travelling back to Stratford-upon-Avon from Mary Arden's Farm, was embedded in the wall of a nearby house.

All three people on the bus, including the driver, were taken to Warwick Hospital with minor injuries.

The car was left crumpled in a ditch on the opposite side of the road.

Police at the scene said they expected to be collecting evidence for some hours and Featherbed Lane is likely to be closed well into Saturday evening.

Witnesses should contact PC Knight, police number 1887, who is heading the investigation into the crash.

Two men who died in a crash involving a car and an open-top bus in Stratford-upon-Avon have been identified.



Michael Stewart Abdou, 19, from Hockley Heath, died when the Ford Fiesta he was driving hit a tourist bus on Featherbed Lane at about 15:15 GMT on Saturday.

Mr Abdou (left) and his passenger, Michael James Steven Dugmore, 21, of Wilmcote, both died at the scene.

Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, near Pathlow, on the outskirts of the town.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said Mr Abdou died after suffering multiple injuries in the crash.

His passenger, Mr Dugmore suffered a traumatic cardiac arrest.

The male driver of the open-top bus was taken to Warwick Hospital with leg injuries, along with two passengers, who suffered minor injuries.

Tributes have poured in for two friends who died following a crash with an open top tourist bus near Stratford.



On Sunday evening, hundreds of friends and family drove to the crash site and held a candle-lit vigil.

Tributes and messages have also been flooding in for the two friends on a facebook group dedicated to their memory.

One friend wrote, “You both were so young, and had more in life to come. Rip both of you.”

Another friend of Michael Dugmore wrote: “Can’t believe it was just the other day we were speaking, now this tragic loss.

"I will miss u always, u was a good lad and a good friend. My heart goes out to all your family.”

On Twitter more tributes poured in, including one from Birmingham City and England U-18 footballer, Nathan Redmond.

Redmond said: “Condolences & Thoughts Go Out To The Family Of Mikey Abdou Who Lost His Life Late This Week Due To A Car Incident #WithGodHeRests”

Another friend of the pair, said: “R.I.P Mikey Abdou + Mike Dugmore, both lovely lads, I’m shocked, will be missed so much beautiful boys.”

A close friend said: “RIP. Top lads never forgotten. Miss you both.”

The car is believed to have been travelling towards Wilmcote at the time of the accident.

The bus had been travelling in the direction of the A3400 and is thought to have been on its way back to Stratford from Mary Arden’s Farm.

The male driver of the bus was taken to Warwick Hospital with a broken leg and two passengers were injured.

A woman in her 50s, suffered a fractured ankle and a man in his 50s had a cut to his head.

Warwickshire Police investigating the incident are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle, and the manner in which they were being driven prior to the collision, to contact PC Knight on 01926 415415.