Commuters burst into laughter at Tonbridge station on Thursday when they were told that their train was delayed because the driver had been hit by a seagull. It apparently attacked his head as he was boarding the train in Hastings. So what excuses have you heard that were so delightful they took away the pain of whatever was being excused for?
What's the best excuse you've heard?
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After commuters were told a train was delayed because a bird hit the driver, we'd like to hear what wild excuses you've been told