A seventh grade student is being dubbed a hero after thinking quickly to save his school bus from disaster.
10.04.2023 - 21:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dramatic pictures show the roof of a double-decker bus ripped off after hitting a bridge on Monday evening (April 10).
Police sealed off Barton Lane in Eccles after the major collision, that saw the bus smash into the bridge where the road runs beneath the Bridgewater Canal.
Pictures taken from the scene show the aftermath, with the entire roof completely ripped off and chairs on the upper floor left completely exposed. A number of police vehicles could also be seen in attendance.
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One witness who contacted the Manchester Evening News said: "It was a low bridge that the bus tried to go under - but the bridge was too low and cut off the roof of the bus."
Greater Manchester Police also shared a picture of the crash, announcing that the road was closed, with the Ports Authority also called to assess the damage. It is unclear if there were any injuries in the incident, but the Manchester Evening News has contacted the force for more details.
In a tweet shared by GMP Traffic, the force wrote: "Barton Lane, Eccles is currently closed both ways due to a bridge strike by a bus. The road will remain closed until the Ports Authority can attend and assess / repair any damage. Please avoid and plan an alternative route as there may be subsequent local delays."
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