A group of Glasgow holidaymakers have launched a compensation bid against budget airline Jet2 after an airport bus crash last month.

Passengers involved in the incident on December 7 suffered fractured limbs and lacerations from broken glass after the collision at Tenerife South Airport.

It occurred when a truck carrying concrete pillars crashed into the side of a transfer bus as it ferried passengers from plane to terminal.

So far, 12 people have sought advice from Digby Brown Solicitors - although it is thought there are around 50 others injured who may consider legal action.

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Mark Gibson, partner at Digby Brown and head of the foreign and travel team, described the incident as “harrowing” for those affected, including elderly passengers and families with children.

He added: “Dozens were left with significant physical injuries while others are still suffering from mental trauma of being involved in a significant traffic collision.

“It has emerged in our investigations that some passengers - despite nursing multiple injuries - were reluctant to seek medical help as they were fearful about the upfront costs of medical care.

“Clearly, this had a significant impact on their ability to enjoy holidays they had been looking forward to for some time.”

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Around 150 people were on the Jet2 flight which had just landed on the island after arriving from Glasgow.

Mr Gibson continued: “The civil claims are made possible against Jet2, without the need to sue abroad, due to an International Treaty called the Montreal Convention which provides that an airline is responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers until they have completed the disembarkation process.

“We are now pursuing a number of civil claims against Jet2 with the view of securing fair settlement for these holidaymakers.”

When contacted by the Evening Times for comment, a Jet2 spokeswoman said: “We have not been notified of any formal proceedings, however it would be inappropriate for us to make any comment in light of these details.”