Shock crash leaves 17 injured after two buses smash into each other in Manchester
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Two double-decker buses have crashed into one another in Manchester city centre this morning, leaving at least 17 injured.
The Bee Network buses collided along Rochdale Road near Livesey Street, although no one sustained critical injuries, according to Greater Manchester Police.
Images of the horrific crash online have depicted debris from the collision across the road, as one bus has appeared to crash into the back of another.
Firefighters cut one individual out of the upper deck, while others were taken to hospital.
Two double-decker buses have crashed into one another in Manchester city centre, leaving at least 17 injured
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An air ambulance, along with nine road ambulances and two emergency response vehicles arrived at the scene of the crash at around 8.30am, according to North West Ambulance Service.
Labour councillor Pat Karney said that the crash caused an "incredible amount of damage", speaking to BBC Radio Manchester.
He said: “It’s hard to work out what went on but it looks as though a bus went a great speed into another bus."
"People don't wear seat belts on buses so they must have been traumatised."
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Since the crash, the councillor has said that an investigation should be launched into what occurred along the bus route earlier today that led to the incident.
A spokesperson said: "Seventeen patients were taken to hospitals across Manchester, including seven on a bus accompanied by a paramedic."
Following the incident, Rochdale Road was closed between Livesey Street and Moorhead Street while emergency services tended to the injured.
However, the roads have since been reopened to regular traffic.
Transport for Greater Manchester's Stephen Rhodes has wished those with injuries "a speedy recovery"
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 8.45am this morning (Saturday 9 November), two fire engines from Phillips Park and Broughton fire stations were called to a crash involving two buses on Rochdale Road, Manchester.
"Crews arrived quickly and worked with Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service to make the area safe.
"Firefighters extricated one person from the upper deck of the bus and 13 casualties were transferred to North Manchester General Hospital under the care of North West Ambulance Service. Fire crews were in attendance for just over an hour."
Transport for Greater Manchester director of bus Stephen Rhodes has wished those with injuries "a speedy recovery" and has urged those travelling in the area to plan accordingly as they expect a busy weekend due to the start of Manchester's Christmas markets.
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