Woman lies in front of Leigh bus in protest at missing it
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The stand-off took place at Leigh bus terminus at around 8.30pm on Monday, August 26.
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Hide AdIt was reported on social media that after being late to get on the 609 and being refused access to it, she then prostrated herself on the asphalt to thwart the start of its journey.
There were concerns that the action could hold up other buses too.
However intervention by police and security officers meant that the drama was quickly over.
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Hide AdA Transport for Greater Manchester spokesperson said: “At around 8pm on Monday August 26 we received reports of an intoxicated individual blocking a road at Leigh bus station.
“Police and TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers were quickly deployed to the scene to resolve the situation, ensuring service disruption was kept to a minimum.”