Overview
- Emergency services responded around 3:50 p.m. to Bolton Road near the Golborne Road junction, with an air ambulance landing nearby.
- Greater Manchester Police said the children sustained potentially serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
- Bolton Road was closed for initial enquiries and has since reopened, according to police.
- Transport for Greater Manchester reported receiving alerts at about 3:50 p.m. and is working with the bus operator to support the police investigation.
- A local councillor said the pupils were taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital and suggested some injuries may be potentially life-changing, while offering support to the schools and families.