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18.07.2022 - 14:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A taxi driver was taken to hospital after a crash with a double-decker bus in Tameside.
The smash happened at the junction of Henrietta Street and Albion Way in Ashton-under-Lyne at around 11.30pm last night (Sunday). The taxi - a Renault Transit minibus - and Stagecoach bus collided, police said.
Neither of the vehicles were carrying passengers at the time. The taxi driver - a 63-year-old man - was taken to hospital from the scene.
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He remains there with serious injuries. The driver of the bus is assisting officers with enquiries.
Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. They particularly want to speak to anyone who has dash cam footage of the incident.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 11:30pm on Sunday 17 July 2022, we received a report of a collision on Henrietta Street and Albion Way in the Ashton-under-Lyne area. Enquiries have established that the minibus - a Renault Transit - and a Stagecoach double decker collided at the junction.
"Neither the taxi or bus were carrying passengers. The driver of the taxi – a 63-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he remains with serious injuries.
"The driver of the bus is assisting officers with their enquiries. Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who has dash cam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments before the collision.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 3649 of 17/07/22. Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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