Multiple emergency vehicles are in attendance in Eccles after a bus collided with a bridge.
The incident occurred at around 3:10pm this afternoon (Monday 21 July) at the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road with emergency services in attendance.
TfGM have confirmed it was the 100 bus service.
A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said: “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.
“Our absolute priority right now is supporting the emergency response and the people who were on board.”
Residents are also being told to avoid the area with the road currently closed off whilst emergency services are at the scene.
A Salford GMP spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to a collision between a bus and a bridge at the junction of Barton Lane 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.”
We will keep you updated as we learn more.
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