Double-decker bus in England stuck under bridge, passengers thrown from upper deck

(Dan Tri) - The accident occurred on the afternoon of July 21 in the Eccles area (Greater Manchester, England) when a double-decker bus collided with an aqueduct, causing the roof of the vehicle to be torn off.

According to The Guardian , the incident occurred at around 3 p.m. at the Barton Lane intersection, where Bee Network bus number 100 crashed into the aqueduct on the Bridgewater Canal.

Police said the bus appeared to have deviated from its planned route and the driver failed to comply with height restriction signs, including ropes and signs.

The moment the double-decker bus collided with the aqueduct (Photo: Screen recording).

The bus’s upper deck roof was torn off in the crash, causing one passenger to be thrown from the upper deck. Three victims, a 19-year-old woman and two men (one in his 20s and one in his 40s), were seriously injured.

In addition, 17 others were treated at the scene for injuries that were not life-threatening or caused lasting damage.

Accident scene (Photo: MEN Media).

The bus driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested on charges of causing serious injury by careless driving and has been released on bail pending investigation.

Greater Manchester Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt said: “An urgent and immediate investigation into the circumstances of this incident is underway, and we are working closely with Greater Manchester Police and bus operator Stagecoach.

This is a heartbreaking situation for all involved and we would like to thank the emergency services for their quick response.”

Meanwhile, The Sun newspaper described the moment when the bus passed under the bridge and the roof was torn off, causing passengers to scream in panic.

The upper roof of the bus was torn off (Photo: MEN Media).

A witness said he heard screams from the upper deck of the bus immediately after the crash. “I heard ambulance sirens. When I saw three ambulances coming, I knew something serious had happened,” he said.

I saw a woman waving at the paramedics . I went outside and saw the roof of the bus lying on the ground, next to a person being treated.”

Greater Manchester Police said they had cordoned off the crash site at the intersection of Barton Lane and Trafford Road, advising people to avoid the area to allow rescue and investigation work.

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