Second Manchester bus strikes bridge less than 24 hours after double-decker crash

A second bus has struck a bridge in Manchester less than 24 hours after a crash left more than a dozen people hurt.

The latest collision occurred this morning on Ten Acres Lane in the Newton Heath area.

Pictures taken at the scene shows damage to the roof of a purple Metroline double-decker driver training bus.

The crash resulted in disruption to rail services to and from Manchester Victoria station.

A National Rail spokesperson said: “All lines have now reopened between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Manchester Victoria and Ashton-under-Lyne.

“Whilst services return to normal, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or diverted. Disruption is expected until 12:00.”

The bridge involved in the crash was inspected but was found to have no damage, National Rail confirmed.

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The crash has occurred on Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath, Manchester