Children Injured in Lancashire Horror Crash as Bus Roof Ripped Off by Bridge
Coppull, Lancashire – A number of children have sustained injuries after a double-decker bus collided with a low bridge in Coppull this afternoon, dramatically tearing the vehicle's roof clean off. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, raced to the chaotic scene on Spendmore Road shortly after 12:30 PM.
The impact with the low bridge caused extensive damage to the bus, with the entire top deck appearing to have been completely obliterated and its roof left lying in the road behind the vehicle. The bus remained jammed under the bridge, its rear lights flickering amidst the debris.
Lancashire Police confirmed that several children were among those injured in the smash and are currently being assessed by paramedics. While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, officers stated that the injuries are, "thankfully thought to be relatively minor at this time".
All passengers onboard have been safely evacuated from the bus. Paramedics are actively working to assess and treat those with injuries at the scene. Fire engines, ambulances, and police vehicles crowded the area as crews managed the incident and provided assistance.
Spendmore Road is currently closed from the junction of Lancaster Street to Regent Street as emergency workers deal with the aftermath of the collision. Authorities have warned drivers to expect significant delays, as the road is anticipated to remain closed for a considerable period while recovery and investigation work takes place.
The impact with the low bridge caused extensive damage to the bus, with the entire top deck appearing to have been completely obliterated and its roof left lying in the road behind the vehicle. The bus remained jammed under the bridge, its rear lights flickering amidst the debris.
Lancashire Police confirmed that several children were among those injured in the smash and are currently being assessed by paramedics. While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, officers stated that the injuries are, "thankfully thought to be relatively minor at this time".
All passengers onboard have been safely evacuated from the bus. Paramedics are actively working to assess and treat those with injuries at the scene. Fire engines, ambulances, and police vehicles crowded the area as crews managed the incident and provided assistance.
Spendmore Road is currently closed from the junction of Lancaster Street to Regent Street as emergency workers deal with the aftermath of the collision. Authorities have warned drivers to expect significant delays, as the road is anticipated to remain closed for a considerable period while recovery and investigation work takes place.
Original source: The Sun.
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