Lynette HorsburghNorth West
BBC
The roof of a school double-decker bus was ripped off when it stuck a low bridge
An eight-year-old boy suffered a “nasty cut to the head” when the roof of a double-decker bus carrying school children was ripped off when it hit a low bridge.
The bus was carrying pupils from Wood Fold Primary School in Standish, Wigan, when it crashed on Spendmore Lane in Coppull, Lancashire at about 12:30 GMT.
Lancashire Police said everyone on board was taken safely off the bus and about 30 children were assessed at the scene by paramedics.
One child, the eight-year-old boy, was taken to hospital but North West Ambulance Service said the rest of the children had all been discharged from their care.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “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.”
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The crash happened on Spendmore Lane, Coppull, at about 12:30 GMT
The bus driver and two teachers who were on board were unhurt, police added.
The road was closed for about three hours while the bus was recovered but has now reopened.
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.
Police said the bus has now been recovered from the scene
“One pupil, however, has been taken to hospital for treatment and we wish them a speedy recovery.”
The council said the group were taken back to school on an alternative coach, and arrangements were made for the children 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,” it said.
“School staff would also like to extend their gratitude to Morris Quality Bakers in Coppull for supporting teachers and pupils following the incident.”
