Three seriously injured after double-decker bus roof ripped off
Emergency services rushed to the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road in Eccles this afternoon (Monday, July 21) following the incident.
The crash took place at around 3pm, with the roof of the double-decker bus ripped off after colliding with a bridge.
Paramedics were quickly on the scene and 15 people were taken to hospital - with one in critical condition and two with serious injuries.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the road will be closed into the night and an update will be released in the morning.
They have urged the public to avoid the area.
The Bee Network warned of diversions an delays of around 30 minutes due to the incident.
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A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "At 15.06 North West Ambulance Service received a call in relation to a bus collision on Barton Lane, Eccles, and declared a major incident shortly afterwards.
"The trust dispatched a number of resources, including ten emergency ambulances, advanced paramedics, our Hazard Area Response Team (HART) and colleagues from North West Air Ambulance.
"The first resource arrived on time at 15.10.
"NWAS treated 15 patients who were all taken to Salford Royal or Manchester Royal Infirmary hospitals.
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"At 16:22 NWAS stood down from major incident status but continues to remain on scene."
A spokesperson for Salford Police said: "We are currently responding to a collision between a bus and a bridge at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles.
"Emergency services are currently on scene as part of the ongoing work. Please avoid the area as road closures are currently in place."
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