Eccles: Three seriously injured after 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)[1] 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[2] warned of diversions an delays of around 30 minutes due to the incident.

They said that bus tickets will be accepted on the Eccles and Trafford Park Metrolink lines while the road diversions are in place. 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." Have a story?

Get in touch at [email protected] A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service[3] 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.

"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."

References

1. ^ Greater Manchester Police (GMP) (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ Bee Network (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
3. ^ North West Ambulance Service (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
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