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Three Pupils Hospitalised After Fall From Top-Deck Bus Window in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Police say the fall appears accidental during early enquiries.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to Bolton Road after three high-school children fell through a window on the upper deck of a double-decker school bus.
  • All three were taken to hospital with injuries described as potentially serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
  • Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation, with a senior officer describing the incident as an unfortunate accident at this stage.
  • An air ambulance attended and the road, initially closed for the response, has reopened following initial police work.
  • Authorities have not identified the school or bus operator as they continue to establish the full circumstances.