TWO double deckers have smashed into each other – leaving 17 people injured.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At around 8.45am this morning, two fire engines from Phillips Park and Broughton fire stations were called to a crash involving two buses on Rochdale Road, Manchester.
“Crews arrived quickly and worked with Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service to make the area safe.
“Firefighters extricated one person from the upper deck of the bus and 13 casualties were transferred to North Manchester General Hospital under the care of North West Ambulance Service.
“Fire crews were in attendance for just over an hour.”
A statement from North West Ambulance Service later raised the number of casualties to 17.
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