Nine people have been injured after a double-decker bus ploughed into a low bridge in Rochdale this afternoon.
At least one of those hurt is seriously injured and five have been taken to hospital.
Pictures from the scene show a double decker bus with its roof ripped off under a bridge, reports the Manchester Evening News.
All those injured had been on board the double-decker.
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Station Road at 2.11pm.
"We've attended with three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an advanced paramedic.
"There are nine patients involved altogether.
"It's a collision involving a bus and a bridge.
"Three people have been taken to hospital and one person has more significant injuries."
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called shortly after 2.10pm today to reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a bridge on Station Road in Rochdale.
"Nine passengers on board the bus have been injured and are receiving treatment from emergency services.
"Richard Street and Station Street have been temporarily closed while the scene remains in place.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
