Wigan primary school children confirmed to be involved in crash after double-decker bus smashes into bridge
Pupils from a Wigan primary school were involved in crash involving a double decker bus whose roof was torn off when it went under a low bridge.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Spendmore Lane in Coppull at around 12.30pm on Wednesday December 3.
Wigan Council confirmed that children Wood Fold Primary in neighbouring Standish were involved in the crash.
The school declined to comment.
A Wigan Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident on Spendmore Lane in Coppull this afternoon involving pupils from Wood Fold School. "Paramedics attended the scene to assist with a number of minor injuries. "One pupil, however, has been taken to hospital for treatment and we wish them a speedy recovery. "The group returned to school on an alternative coach. All parents and guardians have been notified and arrangements made for the pupils involved to be collected from school. "Alongside the school's leadership team, we would like to thank the emergency services staff who acted swiftly at the scene and will help to provide further support for those affected. "School staff would also like to extend their gratitude to Morris Quality Bakers in Coppull for supporting teachers and pupils following the incident."
It does not appear that the bus hit the parapet of the bridge but a metal gantry in front of it.
Lancashire Police said a number of children suffered injuries which are thought to be minor.
The North West Ambulance Service says the majority of the children involved were assessed at the scene but did not require further treatment.
An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital for a “non-serious head injury”.
Spendmore Lane was closed for three hours junction of Lancaster Street to Regent Street due to the collision.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at just after 12.30pm to a report that a school bus had struck a bridge on Spendmore Lane, Coppull. Emergency services attended and all those on board were taken safely off the bus.
“Around 30 children were assessed by medical staff and eight were treated by paramedics for minor injuries.
“One child, an eight-year-old, was taken to hospital with a nasty cut to the head. The driver and two teachers who were also on board were unhurt.
“The road was closed for around three hours while we dealt with the incident and for recovery of the bus, a double decker. It is now reopened.
“We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation and support while we dealt with this incident which thankfully did not result in more serious injury."