Safety measures put in place after bus hits bridge

BEE Network bosses have issued an update on the crash that ripped a double decker bus’ roof off and ‘seriously injured’ three people on Monday.

- By ETHAN DAVIES

The driver of the Bee Network bus which collided with an aqueduct bridge on Barton Lane in Eccles, Salford, has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident, according to Greater Manchester transport commissioner Vernon Everitt, who said new safety measures like ‘additional signage’ have been installed during an update yesterday.

The 100 service was off its usual route, authorities have said and Mr Everitt told a Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) meeting ‘in this case, this was not a planned change - the bus was just not on the right route.

He added in a statement: “It is impossible to comprehend how frightening and traumatic this must have been for everyone.

“We are working closely with GMP to make sure that everyone involved is receiving the support they need.”