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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Double decker bus crashes into bridge in Manchester
Emergency services declared a major incident after a double decker bus had its roof ripped off after crashing into a bridge in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police said they were responding to a collision between a bus and a bridge at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles around 3pm on Monday. 'Emergency services are currently on scene as part of the ongoing work. Please avoid the area as road closures are currently in place.' At least 15 people were injured, North West Ambulance Service, who received a call around 3pm, declared a major incident shortly afterwards and treated people at the scene. Footage circulated on social media appears to show a yellow double decker bus hitting a bridge with a 3.5m height limit signposted on it. Some 10 emergency ambulances, advanced paramedics, the Hazard Area Response Team (HART) and colleagues from North West Air Ambulance attended the scene. Patients were taken to Salford Royal and Manchester Royal Infirmary hospitals. The ambulance service stood down the major incident status around 4.22pm, but continue to remain on scene. Transport for Greater Manchester confirmed the bus was a 100 service and was in operation at the time of the incident. Vernon Everitt, Transport commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: 'First and foremost, our thoughts are with everyone on board the bus. Our absolute focus has been on supporting emergency services in their response, with some people treated at the scene and some taken to hospital. "An immediate and urgent investigation into the circumstances is underway and we are working closely with the investigation team at Greater Manchester Police and the bus operator, Stagecoach. 'This is clearly a distressing situation for everyone involved and we'd like to thank emergency services for their swift response.' Road closures have been put in place and the area remains busy. An investigation is underway at the scene and the damaged bus has been removed from the scene. The transport operator warned some local congestion might take place as diversions were put in place into the evening. 'In order to support people making journeys in the area, bus tickets are being accepted on the Eccles and Trafford Park Metrolink lines while road diversions are in place,' the operator said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Three seriously injured after double-decker bus roof ripped off
One person is in critical condition and two have been left with serious injuries after a bus crash earlier today. 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. Have a story? Get in touch at 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. READ MORE: M6: Man in 40s seriously injured in Charnock Richard crash READ MORE: Tonge Moor drink driving arrest after van crashes into cars READ MORE: Divers sent out as concerns grow for missing Cheshire woman "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."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Delays on M6 after driver seriously hurt in crash
Part of the northbound carriageway of the M6 has been closed after a crash left a driver seriously injured and a vehicle on fire. It is due to a collision between a van and a stationary skip wagon near Charnock Richard services, Lancashire Police said. The motorway is closed northbound between junctions 27 for Standish and 28 for Leyland, with delays of about an hour as traffic from a four-mile tailback is being led past the scene. Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Traffic Officers are attending the scene. 'Do not film' "We know that this closure will have a significant impact on motorists, however our officers are working as quickly as they can at the scene to get the carriageway back open," the force said. "We would ask that people in moving traffic do not film from their vehicles. "Two people have already been seen doing this, and we will look to prosecute them in due course." You can find diversion details from National Highways here. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Related internet links National Highways North West
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Delays on M6 northbound after driver seriously hurt in crash
Part of the northbound carriageway of the M6 has been closed after a crash left a driver seriously is due to a collision between a van and a stationary skip wagon near Charnock Richard services, Lancashire Police motorway is closed northbound between junctions 27 for Standish and 28 for Leyland, with delays of about an hour as traffic from a four-mile tailback is being led past the Police, Lancashire Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Traffic Officers are attending the scene. 'Do not film' "We know that this closure will have a significant impact on motorists, however our officers are working as quickly as they can at the scene to get the carriageway back open," the force said."We would ask that people in moving traffic do not film from their vehicles."Two people have already been seen doing this, and we will look to prosecute them in due course."You can find diversion details from National Highways here. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M6 closed in both directions after lorry catches fire as drivers warned of ‘severe delays'
DRIVERS have been warned of traffic chaos as the M6 is closed in both directions after a "serious collision". There are "severe delays" clogging the major motorway as emergency services tackle a lorry fire. The smash unfolded between J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) and 28 B5256 Leyland Way (Leyland). Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene with North West Ambulance Service. An update on traffic website Inrix says: "M6 in both directions blocked, severe delays due to lorry fire from J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) to J28 B5256 Leyland Way (Leyland)." 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
