LIVE: Seven people taken to hospital after bus crashes into central reservation in Manchester city centre

Around 15 to 20 people are understood to have received 'minor' injuries after a bus crashed into a central reservation on a major Manchester city centre road. Greater Manchester Police said no 'serious' injuries were reported.

Fire chiefs later said seven people were taken to hospital.

The Manchester Evening understands around 15 to 20 people were hurt, but their injuries were deemed to be 'minor' following the smash on Oxford Street at around 12.35pm on Tuesday (August 8). Images at the scene showed people being tended to by staff from the nearby Sainsbury's store.

Police said 'initial enquiries suggested a bus collided with a central reservation on the junction with Oxford Street and Whitworth Street'.

"Emergency services are still in attendance, with the road currently closed as they continue to clear the road," a force statement added.

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50 Srv Due to ongoing Incident Oxford St services diverting via Charles St/Whitworth Street/Sackville St/Portland Street/Princess St both directions until further notice pic.twitter.com/XTi137agcD

⚠️SERVICE UPDATE - V1/V2⚠️Due to an accident on Oxford Road, stops on Portland Street in both directions & Oxford Road Station towards the MRI will be missed.All other stops will be served as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Stagecoach have issued a statement in which they say they will 'work closely' with the enquiries into the crash.

A spokesperson said:

We can confirm that one of our buses was involved in an incident along route 43 at approximately 13.00 hours in Manchester City Centre today.

We are working extremely closely with the emergency services and other agencies to assist with their ongoing enquiries and