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Double-decker's roof torn off by bridge in Bournville | Double-decker's roof torn off by bridge in Bournville |
(about 11 hours later) | |
The roof of a double-decker bus was torn off when it passed under a low railway bridge. | |
The top of the vehicle was "completely removed" when it went through the tunnel in Bournville Lane, Birmingham, according to a paramedic who attended. | |
Photos show extensive damage to the National Express West Midlands bus, which was out of service at the time. | |
No passengers were on board and the driver, in his 30s, was not injured. | |
The bridge, near Cadbury World, bears signs warning of a 10ft (3m) height limit. | |
West Midlands paramedic Ben Pallante, who was called to the scene, said it marked an "unusual end" to his shift. | West Midlands paramedic Ben Pallante, who was called to the scene, said it marked an "unusual end" to his shift. |
A fire crew from nearby Kings Norton simply described the crash as a case of "double decker v bridge. Bridge wins". | A fire crew from nearby Kings Norton simply described the crash as a case of "double decker v bridge. Bridge wins". |
A spokesman for National Express said it would be investigating what happened. |
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