A woman has been killed and two people have been left injured after a double decker bus crashed into a bus shelter.
Paramedics were scrambled to the scene in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester at around 9.30pm last night, Sunday July 10.
A woman in her 50s died in the incident while another woman, also in her 50s, and a man in his 60s were rushed to hospital.
Greater Manchester Police said the bus driver remained at the scene and assisted officers with their enquiries as they launched an investigation.
Footage from the scene this morning (July 11) showed a bus with a smashed windscreen and the shelter completely destroyed.
Eyewitnesses described seeing a Stagecoach bus mount the kerb before crashing into the bus stop, Manchester Evening News reports.
One eyewitness said: "I just saw the bus suddenly mount the kerb and crash into the bus stop. There were hundreds of people standing around trying to help. The police were here within minutes."
Stagecoach Manchester confirmed that one of its buses was involved in a 'serious incident'.
A spokesman said: “We can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in a serious incident at a bus shelter at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester around 9.30pm on Sunday evening.
“Our first thoughts are for those affected by the incident and their families. Safety is our absolute priority and we are supporting the investigation into the circumstances involved in any way that we can.”
Officers confirmed that a woman in her 50s had died in the collision in a statement this morning.
They added that the second woman remains in hospital with serious injuries.
The man in his 60s is being treated for minor injuries.
Police are now appealing to the public for any footage or information which may help with their enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741.
Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
