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Bus driver dies after becoming 'caught in vehicle door' in Wigan | Bus driver dies after becoming 'caught in vehicle door' in Wigan |
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A bus driver who was found with his head caught in the door of the vehicle has died, the ambulance service said. | A bus driver who was found with his head caught in the door of the vehicle has died, the ambulance service said. |
Emergency services were called to Lockett Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, at 19:00 BST on Wednesday. | Emergency services were called to Lockett Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, at 19:00 BST on Wednesday. |
Police said the 50-year-old man, who had just finished his shift, was pronounced dead at the scene. | Police said the 50-year-old man, who had just finished his shift, was pronounced dead at the scene. |
It is understood the bus was parked in a lay-by close to a Stagecoach bus depot. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed. | |
A Stagecoach spokesman said: "We can confirm one of our drivers was found in a bus near our Wigan depot and it has subsequently been confirmed that he has died. | |
"Our first thoughts are with the driver's family and loved ones. We are also assisting Greater Manchester Police and the HSE in any way that we can with their investigation." |
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