A road in Tameside was closed following a smash between two buses. Emergency services were called to Lord Sheldon Way at around 6pm on Wednesday (June 1).
Pictures appeared to show a Little Gem single decker bus and a double-decker, operated by Stagecoach. The road was closed on the westbound side, which led to congestion
Transport for Greater Manchester said the road was closed between Richmond Street and Ashton Moss Retail Park Roundabout following the incident. Drivers were urged to find an alternate route to avoid the queues as Stagecoach also announced that the 7, 7A and 7B services would be diverted.
Images showed damage to the Little Gem vehicle. All passengers were checked over by paramedics. A man was taken to hospital for 'precautionary checks'.
Fire crews were also in attendance to make the scene safe. A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just before 6pm this evening firefighters from Stalybridge fire station attended a road traffic collision on Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton. Two busses were involved in the collision.
"Firefighters made the scene safe, and all passengers from the busses were assessed by North West Ambulance Service at the scene. One man was taken to hospital for precautionary checks. Firefighters left the incident after 7.15pm.
Greater Manchester Police and paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service were also pictured in attendance at the scene. Both forces have been approached for further information on the incident. Stagecoach and the Little Gem bus services have also been contacted for information.
