Girl's leg trapped in bus door in Sheffield street incident

In Sheffield, South Yorkshire, a 17-year-old girl named Zoe Hague experienced a terrifying incident on September 23 when her leg became trapped in a bus door. As she attempted to board the bus, the doors closed unexpectedly, and the vehicle began to move, dragging her along the street for approximately 15 seconds. During this time, she desperately tried to alert the driver and maintain her balance, but her other leg was scraping against the ground. Fortunately, passengers on the bus noticed her plight and shouted for the driver to stop, which ultimately led to her release. After the driver opened the door to free her, he shockingly asked if she still wanted to board the bus. Zoe suffered significant injuries, including a swollen and cut knee, a back injury, and concussion that lasted for three days. The aftermath of the incident left her dazed and confused, prompting her to rely on a friend for transportation to school until she recovered. Zoe expressed her dismay at the driver's lack of concern, comparing his actions to how one would treat an injured animal. She reported the incident to both the bus company, TM Travel, and South Yorkshire Police, but was baffled to learn that the driver remained on the route. The incident has raised serious questions about passenger safety and the responsibilities of public transport operators, highlighting the need for better training and protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.