The driver of a bus that crashed in Eccles – a man in his 50s – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has since been bailed pending further investigations, the Express understands.
A press release from Greater Manchester Police said: “Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information and witnesses following an RTC between a bus and bridge on Barton Lane in Salford which has left three people seriously injured.
At around 3pm on Monday 21 July 2025, we were called to reports that a double decker bus had collided with the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct on Barton Lane in Eccles.
“It is believed that the bus had come off its normal expected route.
The driver fails to comply with height restriction warnings, including hanging chains and signage, and collides with a low-level aqueduct.
“As a result, the top level of the bus is torn off and causes a member of the public to be ejected from the top deck of the bus.
Three people – a 19-year-old female, and two men, one is his 20s and another in his 40s – sustain serious injury and remain in hospital in a stable condition.
“17 other casualties are also treated at the scene for injuries that are described as non-life threatening or life-changing.
The driver of the bus – a man in his 50s – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has since been bailed pending further investigations.
“SCIU are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.”
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