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Rochdale bus crash: Nine hurt as double-decker hits bridge Rochdale bus crash: Nine hurt in bridge crash
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Nine passengers on a double-decker bus were hurt when the vehicle crashed into a bridge. Nine bus passengers were injured when a double-decker crashed into a bridge.
The crash happened in Station Road, Rochdale, at about 14:10 BST, according to Greater Manchester Police. The crash happened in Richard Street, Rochdale, at about 14:10 BST, according to Greater Manchester Police.
North West Ambulance Service said five people have been taken to hospital, one with "a significant leg injury". None of the injuries are life-threatening.North West Ambulance Service said five people have been taken to hospital, one with "a significant leg injury". None of the injuries are life-threatening.
Richard Street and Station Street have been temporarily closed as emergency services investigate. Richard Street and Station Road were temporarily closed as emergency services dealt with the crash.
Diamond Bus said in a statement it had "immediately launched a full internal investigation" into the smash involving its 471 service between Bolton and Rochdale. Diamond Bus said in a statement it had "immediately launched a full internal investigation" into the smash involving its 471 Bolton to Rochdale service.
The operator added: "Everyone at Diamond Bus North West is shocked by this incident and our thoughts are with the injured passengers."The operator added: "Everyone at Diamond Bus North West is shocked by this incident and our thoughts are with the injured passengers."
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) station manager Carl Haslam said firefighters had worked alongside the ambulance service at the scene, adding: "This could have been a lot worse." Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) station manager Carl Haslam said firefighters had worked alongside the ambulance service, adding: "This could have been a lot worse."
A GMFRS spokesman said crews from Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne helped rescue passengers and remove the bus from under the bridge.A GMFRS spokesman said crews from Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne helped rescue passengers and remove the bus from under the bridge.
Richard Street and Station Road have now reopened, Transport for Greater Manchester has said.
Seventeen people were injured in Rochdale in 2015 when a double-decker bus smashed into a bridge in nearby Milkstone Road.Seventeen people were injured in Rochdale in 2015 when a double-decker bus smashed into a bridge in nearby Milkstone Road.