A serious collision involving a Bee Network bus and a car has left five people hospitalized and prompted the closure of Blackfriars Road in Salford. The crash occurred shortly before 10 PM on Sunday, December 29, with emergency services responding to the scene.
The collision took place on the bridge between Mount Street and Lower Broughton Road, causing significant disruption as a large emergency service response was deployed.
Emergency Services Respond
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed that firefighters from Salford and Leigh stations attended the incident. Fire crews extricated the bus driver and three passengers from the vehicle before handing them over to the care of the North West Ambulance Service.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
