A collision between two double-decker buses on Rochdale Road in Manchester resulted in 17 people requiring hospital treatment on Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred at 8:34 am, prompted a swift response from emergency services.
The North West Ambulance Service dispatched nine ambulances, an air ambulance, two response vehicles, an advanced paramedic, and an operational commander to the scene. A spokesperson for the service confirmed, “Seventeen patients were transported to hospitals across Manchester. Among them, seven were taken together on a bus accompanied by a paramedic. Fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation, with authorities working to determine what led to the collision. The incident briefly disrupted traffic in the area as emergency responders assisted those affected and cleared the scene.
This collision marks one of several recent incidents involving public transport in Manchester, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety measures for commuters.
