Fifteen hurt as double-decker bus hits bridge

Fifteen hurt as double-decker bus hits bridge


Fifteen people have been injured as a double-decker bus had its roof torn off after striking a bridge.

The vehicle crashed at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles, Salford, at about 15:00 BST, Greater Manchester Police said.

North West Ambulance Service said 15 people had been treated at the scene and then taken to hospital after the crash.

Transport for Greater Manchester said the bus was a 100 service in operation at the time of the crash.

A large number of paramedics, including an air ambulance, are at the scene. Road closures are in place, with police advising people to avoid the area.


www.bbc.com
#Fifteen #hurt #doubledecker #bus #hits #bridge

Share: X · Facebook · LinkedIn

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *