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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
At the same bridge, it keeps happening again and again
At the same bridge, it keeps happening again and again For the fourth time in just over five years, at least, the roof of a double-decker bus thrashed against the same Eccles bridge. Three people are in hospital for serious injuries after a Bee Network bus ploughed into a low bridge at Barton Lane on Monday (July 21). The roof of the vehicle, a number 100 bus which was not following its usual route, sliced off on impact with the Bridgewater Canal aqueduct. READ MORE: Boy, 15, dies after crash on Greater Manchester estate READ MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 15, dies following e-bike crash Images of the aftermath resembled scenes that Barton Lane had already witnessed on three separate occasions over recent years - with neighbouring residents claiming the real number of buses colliding with the bridge is even higher. ADVERTISEMENT Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The Manchester Evening News has now reported on four double-decker buses smashing into the Bridgewater Canal aqueduct since 2020. Two collisions came before the Bee Network was rolled out across Salford, with the first involving a Go North West bus on June 12, 2020. The first bus involved in a crash in 2020 -Credit:ABNM Photography Three passengers suffered minor injuries following the collision, the company said at the time. Images showed the roof of the bus appeared to be bent backwards following impact with the structure. In 2023, two buses lost their roofs by ploughing into the same bridge in the space of eight months, with the first involving a Diamond bus on April 10. An eyewitness said: "It was around 9pm when the bus was approaching the bridge. A bus lost its roof on April 10, 2023 -Credit:Submitted "I thought it was going to stop when they (the driver) realised the height restriction but it just carried on. Luckily there were no passengers on board. ADVERTISEMENT "The bus drove all way under which peeled the top off with ease. Police responded and closed both sides." Almost eight months later on December 5, 2023, the roof of another bus was trashed at the same spot, this time involving a Bee Network bus three months into the new service's roll-out. Again, no passengers were involved. A bus crashed into the bridge on December 5, 2023 -Credit:Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News Monday's collision was the most severe to take place, with 20 people injured to some extent. Greater Manchester Police says a 19-year-old woman and two men, one in his 20s and one in his 40s, were seriously injured. They were taken to hospital, where they remain today (Tuesday) in a stable condition. Seventeen other people were treated at the scene for less severe injuries, GMP says. But those who live in the area claim there have been more than just four such crashes. And they are furious that more is not being done to prevent potentially catastrophic consequences. ADVERTISEMENT Local, Andrew Fisher, 44, told the M.E.N.: "I've been here 15 years and it's happened about six or seven times. "They used to have a wooden beam hanging at each end of the bridge that showed the depth of it. "That used to get hit first, now and then they might stop. But it's been been hit that many times that that's gone too. "If the wooden beam was there, or had been replaced, it would have hit that first. That's a major thing that could help. "But there's got to be a bit of human error too, driving up to that." Fellow resident Natalie, 28, agreed, saying: "I've lived here a year and a half and have seen at least two or three in that time. "But I don't think enough is being done. I think it's a lot of arrogance on the part of the driver. I don't know what goes through their mind or how it ends up happening - they think they can fit through it but they can't. ADVERTISEMENT "I don't think there's much being done and there needs to be. A lot of people were on that bus and there was a lot of people that went to hospital, something needs to be done, it could have been much worse." Emergency services in attendance on Monday -Credit:Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News In response, a Salford City Council spokesperson said of yesterday's crash: "We are unable to provide specific details at this time due to an ongoing police investigation. Salford City Council and TfGM are fully cooperating with the authorities. "Initial checks have been undertaken and confirmed that regulatory road signage is present in the area. "Further measures will be considered, in collaboration with our partners at GMP and TfGM, to enhance signage and improve warning systems to help prevent future accidents." Describing the circumstances of yesterday's crash, a GMP spokesperson explained: "It is believed that the bus had come off its normal expected route. "The driver fails to comply with height restriction warnings, including hanging chains and signage, and collides with a low-level aqueduct. "As a result, the top level of the bus is torn off and causes a member of the public to be ejected from the top deck of the bus." The bus driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has since been bailed pending further investigations. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Vernon Everitt, transport commissioner for Greater Manchester, said on Monday: '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.' GMP's serious collision investigation unit is now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Officers are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2226 of July 21, 2025. Alternatively, details can be shared on the LiveChat function on GMP's website or with the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Guardian
22-07-2025
- The Guardian
Witness appeal after bus collides with aqueduct in Greater Manchester
Police in Greater Manchester are appealing for witnesses after the roof was ripped from a doubledecker bus when it collided with a low-level aqueduct. The incident happened around 3pm on Monday, when the number 100 Bee Network bus struck the Bridgewater canal aqueduct on Barton Lane in Eccles. It is believed that the bus had come off its expected route, police said, adding that the driver had failed to comply with height restriction warnings, including hanging chains and signage. The top level of the bus was torn off in the collision, and a member of the public was ejected from the upper deck. Three people – a 19-year-old woman and two men, one in his 20s and another in his 40s – sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital in a stable condition. Another 17 people were treated at the scene for injuries that were described by police as not being life-threatening or life-changing. The driver of the bus, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has since been bailed pending further investigations. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, as well as for members of the public to supply any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision. Transport for Greater Manchester said its 'absolute focus has been on supporting emergency services in their response'. 'An immediate and urgent investigation into the circumstances is under way and we are working closely with the investigation team at Greater Manchester police and the bus operator, Stagecoach,' said Vernon Everitt, the transport commissioner for Greater Manchester. 'This is clearly a distressing situation for everyone involved and we'd like to thank emergency services for their swift response.'
Sydney Morning Herald
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
Dramatic video shows Manchester bus roof sheared off by low bridge
A double-decker bus smashed into a low bridge on the outskirts of Manchester on Monday, ripping off the vehicle's roof and leaving 15 people injured, three seriously. Doorbell camera footage showed the yellow Bee Network bus' top deck being completely sheared off as it travelled under the low bridge in Eccles, about 10 kilometres west of Manchester city centre. The North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident following the crash on Barton Lane about 3pm on Monday, UK time. Ten ambulances, advanced paramedics and the North West Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene, the ambulance service said. The injured people were taken to Salford Royal and Manchester Royal Infirmary hospitals. An eyewitness told the Manchester Evening News: 'I saw a woman waving paramedics to the scene. I came out, and I could see the bus roof on the floor. '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.' The bus was not on its usual route 100, which runs from Salford to Shudehill, the Evening News reported, citing Transport for Greater Manchester. Google Street View imagery from March shows the approach to the 3.5-metre height-restricted bridge features warning signs and a gantry with chains designed to alert drivers of overheight vehicles.
The Age
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Age
Dramatic video shows Manchester bus roof sheared off by low bridge
A double-decker bus smashed into a low bridge on the outskirts of Manchester on Monday, ripping off the vehicle's roof and leaving 15 people injured, three seriously. Doorbell camera footage showed the yellow Bee Network bus' top deck being completely sheared off as it travelled under the low bridge in Eccles, about 10 kilometres west of Manchester city centre. The North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident following the crash on Barton Lane about 3pm on Monday, UK time. Ten ambulances, advanced paramedics and the North West Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene, the ambulance service said. The injured people were taken to Salford Royal and Manchester Royal Infirmary hospitals. An eyewitness told the Manchester Evening News: 'I saw a woman waving paramedics to the scene. I came out, and I could see the bus roof on the floor. '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.' The bus was not on its usual route 100, which runs from Salford to Shudehill, the Evening News reported, citing Transport for Greater Manchester. Google Street View imagery from March shows the approach to the 3.5-metre height-restricted bridge features warning signs and a gantry with chains designed to alert drivers of overheight vehicles.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Three seriously injured after double-decker bus roof ripped off
One person is in critical condition and two have been left with serious injuries after a bus crash earlier today. 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) 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 warned of diversions an delays of around 30 minutes due to the incident. Have a story? Get in touch at A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service 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. READ MORE: M6: Man in 40s seriously injured in Charnock Richard crash READ MORE: Tonge Moor drink driving arrest after van crashes into cars READ MORE: Divers sent out as concerns grow for missing Cheshire woman "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."
