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Roof Of UK Double-Decker Bus Ripped Off After Colliding With Bridge, 15 Injured
Roof Of UK Double-Decker Bus Ripped Off After Colliding With Bridge, 15 Injured

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time22-07-2025

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Roof Of UK Double-Decker Bus Ripped Off After Colliding With Bridge, 15 Injured

Last Updated: A double-decker bus collided with a low bridge in the UK's Manchester area, injuring 15 people - three with serious injuries and one in critical condition. In a shocking incident, at least 15 people were injured after a double-decker bus collided with a low bridge in the UK's Manchester area, tearing off its roof. Three people sustained serious injuries, with one in critical condition. The vehicle crashed at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles, Salford, at about 15:00 BST (7:30 pm Indian time) on Monday, according to the Greater Manchester Police. Dramatic footage emerged on social media showing the roof of the bus being torn off as 'screaming sounds" were heard. The North West Ambulance Service said 15 people were treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital. A large number of paramedics, including an air ambulance, reached the spot and cordoned off the area, according to the BBC. '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," said the spokesperson for the service. 'NWAS treated 15 patients who were all taken to Salford Royal or Manchester Royal Infirmary hospitals." 'It was horrific, I'm still in shock," said Stacey Morley, who lives near the scene of the crash. 'I just feel sorry for the people and their families." 'It probably two minutes before I got there," a witness told Manchester Evening News. 'I could just hear screaming coming from the top of the bus." Szymon Hundz, who lives in a flat overlooking the road where the crash took place, said his girlfriend saw the bus go under the bridge and two people falling out of the top floor of the vehicle. 'It was a really loud explosion sound. We rushed down to bring chairs and water and stuff for people, we were trying to find any medical supplies from the neighbours while paramedics weren't there," he told BBC. Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester Vernon Everitt said an 'immediate and urgent" investigation into how the crash happened was underway. 'This is clearly a distressing situation for everyone involved, and we'd like to thank emergency services for their swift response," he added. A bus had previously had its roof ripped off after striking the same bridge in April 2023. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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