THIS is the terrifying moment a double decker bus rips its roof off as it drives under a bridge – leaving passengers “screaming” in horror.
Fifteen people were taken to hospital following the incident at the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles.
The roof of the bus was ripped clean off
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One person is in a critical condition and three people have been left with serious injuries following the terrifying smash.
Harrowing footage shows the double decker bus attempt to drive under the bridge – but the roof comes clean off on impact.
The glass front of the bus manages to hold on, despite facing extensive damage, as horrified passengers appear to duck.
One witness told Manchester Evening News that screams were heard moments after the bus hit the bridge.
They said: “I could just hear screaming coming from the top of the bus.”
The 100 bus departed from Shudehill and was travelling to Salford, Trafford Centre and Warrington.
Firefighters were pictured at the scene, and, according to witnesses, an air ambulance also attended the incident.
Another witness recalled seeing a woman waving paramedics to the scene and could tell there was something “serious” unfolding.
They also told the news site: “I just heard the sirens from the ambulances. Then when three came I knew something serious was going on.
“I saw a woman waving paramedics to the scene. I came out and I could see the bus roof on the floor.”
They also witnessed a person on the floor next to it who was “being treated”.
The witness added: “There were two air ambulances that came. I’m not sure where they landed. I felt a bit sick. I knew people were injured but I was just praying it wasn’t serious.
“But you’d imagine there would be a fair few people on the bus at that time.”
Transport commissioner for Greater Manchester Vernon Everitt released a statement announcing that an “immediate and urgent investigation into the circumstances” has started with Transport for Greater Manchester – working together with Greater Manchester Police and Stagecoach.
He 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.”
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson 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.”
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