Stagecoach will conduct a 'thorough investigation' into a serious collision that saw a double decker bus hit a teenage girl in Audenshaw on Wednesday evening (July 5).
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, raced to the scene of the crash on Manchester Road, beside the Snipe Retail Park, at around 5.20pm yesterday. A cordon was erected as officers inspected the scene and conducted investigations.
A teenage girl, who was on a bike, sustained serious injuries in the crash as the bus mounted the kerb and the windscreen was left shattered. A bike was pictured beneath the bus.
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The teenager, whose age was not disclosed, was treated by paramedics in the road before she was rushed to hospital for treatment. Her injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.
A man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by careless driving. He has since been released pending further enquiries.
Following the incident, bus provider Stagecoach has confirmed it will conduct a 'thorough investigation' into the collision and will be assisting police with their enquiries.
A Stagecoach spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: "We can confirm that one of our buses was involved in an incident yesterday (Wednesday July 5) at around 17:20 on Manchester Road, Audenshaw where a young woman has sustained injuries.
"She was treated at the scene and taken to hospital. Our first thoughts are with the young woman involved and her family.
“Safety is our absolute priority, and we will carry out a thorough investigation into this incident, as well as fully assisting police with their inquiries."
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