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School Bus Strikes Low Bridge in Lancashire, Children Hurt as Roof Torn Off

Police describe the injuries as relatively minor, with assessments continuing at the scene.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded shortly after 12:30pm to Spendmore Lane in Coppull, near Chorley.
  • Lancashire Police say multiple children were injured and are being assessed by paramedics, with injuries believed to be minor.
  • All passengers were safely evacuated from the double-decker bus following the collision.
  • Spendmore Lane is closed between Lancaster Street and Regent Street, and police expect the closure to last for some time.
  • Photos and video from the scene show the bus’s roof detached and lying on the road as police, paramedics and firefighters manage the site.