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CTV News
08-08-2025
- CTV News
Driver charged in Whoop-Up Drive bridge incident; crews assessing damages
Lethbridge police have charged a semi-truck driver for failing to navigate the height of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge, causing significant damage. Lethbridge police have charged a semi-truck driver for failing to navigate the height of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge, causing significant damage. A charge has been laid after a semi-truck collided with the underside of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge on Wednesday morning. Lethbridge police say a semi-truck with a flatbed loaded with two excavating vehicles was travelling to a construction site on the west side but made a wrong turn into Indian Battle Park. The semi-truck continued down Botterill Bottom Road South, striking the bridge girders and causing significant damage to the equipment and bridge. Police closed the eastbound and westbound lanes of Whoop-Up Drive for several hours while officers, City of Lethbridge crews and engineers investigated. Part of the road reopened later in the morning. Lethbridge police have charged a semi-truck driver for failing to navigate the height of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge, causing significant damage. Lethbridge police have charged a semi-truck driver for failing to navigate the height of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge, causing significant damage. Police have charged the driver of the semi-truck with failing to ascertain sufficient space for movement. Additional charges are pending. Damage assessment ongoing In an update on Thursday afternoon, the City of Lethbridge said it is still assessing the situation to determine the total damage to the bridge. 'We're just taking the pictures and also doing the measurements and the assessment in order to send that back to one of the persons that is involved who's well-recognized in North America on the bridge side,' said Joel Sanchez, director of infrastructure services with the City of Lethbridge. 'We know there is damage; we don't know the extent of the damage.' City of Lethbridge crews, contractors and engineers are continuing to inspect the bottom of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge after a semi-truck hauling a scraper hit it and became stuck Wednesday morning. City of Lethbridge crews, contractors and engineers are continuing to inspect the bottom of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge after a semi-truck hauling a scraper hit it and became stuck Wednesday morning. Sanchez said it could take several days for the report to be complete, which will help determine the necessary repairs and next steps. 'When this happened, we were lucky enough that we were doing the work at the bridge and we already had people from Volker Stevin and AECOM that were doing the work, and we actually had one of the structural engineers coming to the site yesterday,' he said. In the meantime, traffic on Whoop-Up Drive has resumed. Starting Thursday, the following adjustments to traffic flow are expected: The loop from northbound Scenic Drive onto Whoop-Up Drive will be reopened; Westbound 6th Avenue onto Whoop-Up Drive will be reopened; There will be zipper-merge locations for westbound traffic, as motorists from 6th Avenue and the northbound Scenic Drive off-ramp merge; That traffic will then merge with traffic from the southbound Scenic Drive off-ramp; and Eastbound Whoop-Up Drive lanes will be adjusted by moving the inside lane closure closer to the bridge. 'At this point, the lanes that we have open on the bridge are safe,' said Sanchez. 'We've taken all the measures that we can in order to ensure that visual inspections and even some different measures are being put in place to assess daily what the progress is and the damage that is present under the bridge.' But he said that could change once the report and assessment are complete. He said crews will continue to monitor the bridge and make any changes they deem necessary. He also said these types of incidents are not common. 'They happen,' said Sanchez. 'I mean, there are probably a handful across the province, based on what we talked to the expert about who was here yesterday, but again, it's hard to predict, and when they do happen, sometimes they can have significant consequences. 'We don't know where we are at now. We know there is damage, but that damage is being assessed.'
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Mother heard 'shouting for help' after roof ripped off when double-decker bus ploughed into low bridge
A mother living on the road where a bus collided with a low bridge, injuring 20 people, heard victims 'shouting for help' moments after the horrific crash. The woman, who asked not be named, raced to the scene of devastation to help terrified passengers when a Stagecoach bus collided with the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct in Salford on Monday. Three people - a 19-year-old female, and two men, one is his 20s and another in his 40s - were left seriously injured by the shocking crash, while a further 17 people were treated at the scene for non-life threatening or non-life changing injuries. The resident, who has lived on the street since 2016, said she saw people on the bus bleeding, with some having sustained head injuries. One woman was also lying on the road after being flung from the top deck. The resident helped place her into the recovery position before ambulance crews arrived. The mother-of-three claims to have seen at least 10 other large vehicles crash into the bridge - including three buses, bin lorries and a cement truck - and called for urgent action to prevent further tragedies. Greater Manchester Police have since arrested the driver of the bus, a man in his 50s, on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been bailed pending further investigations. The woman recorded harrowing footage of the crash on her Ring doorbell, which shows the roof of the No.100 service being torn straight off as it attempted to pass under the bridge which stands at just 11ft 6 inches. Distressed drivers were seen quickly slamming the brakes, as the large yellow bus left a trail of scattered glass and debris in its wake. Seconds after the collision, witnesses and locals were seen running out of their houses and up the street in an attempt to catch up with the bus. She said: 'I ran over to help, shouting for people to come and help - you could see people with head injuries, blood. People were helping somebody on the top of the bus. 'We just ran out and did what we could, really. My first concern was the casualty lying on the floor who'd come off the back of the bus. God, she was only young. Putting her in the recovery position. 'Paramedics were there pretty quick, and then just helping other casualties, getting them sat down. 'From the last bus hitting [in 2023], they've not replaced the wooden beam, which is another safety measure. I know there's chains, they have an arch with chains. 'Vehicles are forever reversing up the road, they think they can get under the bridge and then they realise once they get to the bridge. 'I think this is about the tenth vehicle that we've dealt with that's hit the bridge, and nothing seems to have improved.' The frustrated mother says she's repeatedly reported crashes to police and the Bridgewater Canal's owner, Peel L&P, but says nothing seems to have changed. The bridge has become somewhat of an accident hotspot in recent times, with separate instances in June 2020 and December 2023 seeing the roofs of two double deckers severely damaged as drivers smashed into it. The site of the crash is just 100 metres from the Barton Swing Aqueduct, the first and only swing aqueduct in the world. The resident said she thinks not enough is being done to protect them from damage. She added: 'It's just not looked after, from the bridge point of view, the road users' point of view - it's been an accident waiting to happen. 'All the professionals come out to look at it, and nothing seems to get - they put the signs up but then a bus hits it on the other side and they don't put the beam and sign back up again, and then this happens again.' Another local added: 'I was shocked but not surprised as this is the third time this has happened. Another bus and a lorry have done it. You feel for the people on the bus.' Pictures from the scene show the crumpled top deck roof of the purple bus after it collided with a low bridge today A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) yesterday confirmed a formal investigation had been launched into why the bus was 'off route'. The bus typically departs from Shudehill and travels to Salford, Trafford Centre and Warrington, but TfGM said it was 'not on its usual route at the time of the collision'. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said it was for local authorities to deal with maintenance, repairs, and inspections of roads. Peel, Salford Council and Transport for Greater Manchester were contacted for comment. A second bus has since crashed into another low bridge in the Manchester area this morning - although there have been no reported casualties involved. The vehicle, a Metroline Manchester driver training bus, collided with the bridge on Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath at some point before 8.30am.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Fifteen people injured as double decker bus has roof torn off after ploughing into bridge
Fifteen people have been injured after a double decker had its roof torn off when ploughing into a bridge. The bus had been travelling towards the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, at around 3pm today when it smashed into the bridge. Three of the 15 injured - all of whom were rushed to hospital - are said to have sustained serious injuries, with one in a critical condition. The incident occurred on the No.100 service, which departs from Shudehill and travels to Salford, Trafford Centre and Warrington. Ten emergency ambulances and an air ambulance were sent to the area, where there were reports of screams coming from those on the top floor of the bus. One witness told Manchester Evening News: 'I could just hear screaming coming from the top of the bus.' Another local added: 'I was shocked but not surprised as this is the third time this has happened. Another bus and a lorry have done it. You feel for the people on the bus.' Double decker buses have collided with the same bridge - also severely damaging their roofs - in two separate instances in June 2020 and December 2023. The bridge, which has become somewhat of an accident hotspot over the years, is just 11ft 6 inches high. 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.' A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) added: 'Shortly after 3.10pm we received reports of a double-decker bus colliding with a bridge on Barton Lane in Eccles. 'The bus was a 100 service and in operation at the time of the collision. Emergency services are at the scene, with reports of several injured passengers. 'Our absolute priority right now is supporting the emergency response and the people who were on board.' Northwest Ambulance Service said they declared a major incident after being called to the scene. They said: '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.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
15 taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into bridge and rips roof off as passengers ‘scream in horror'
FIFTEEN people have been taken to hospital after a bus hit a bridge - ripping its roof off. Emergency services scrambled to the scene at the junction of barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles, following the horror incident. 4 4 4 4 One horrified witness told Manchester Evening News that they heard screams moments after the bus hit the bridge. They said: "It [was] probably two minutes before I got there. "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. Shocking images show firefighters at the scene, and, according to witnesses, an air ambulance also attended the incident. 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." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Crash brings train traffic to a standstill in West Perth
Trains travelling through West Perth have temporarily been halted after a vehicle hit the Goderich-Exeter Railway bridge. The collision happened Thursday on Perth Road 145, south of Perth Line 34. Ontario Provincial Police said trains won't be able to travel through the area until the bridge is repaired. Perth Line 145 will also be closed between Perth Line 34 and Perth Line 32 for at least one week. OPP said there was no estimate for when the bridge will reopen and train traffic could resume. A 47-year-old man from Stratford has been charged with careless driving.
