Trains cancelled in Manchester after ANOTHER bus crashes into a bridge

Rail passengers faced delays and cancellations after a bus hit a low bridge in north Manchester.

Services heading to and from Manchester Victoria were facing major disruption this morning (July 22).

It followed a collision on Ten Acres Lane, in Newton Heath, involving a bus which struck a low bridge.

Images from the scene this morning appear to show a Metroline Manchester driver training bus wedged underneath the bridge.

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National Rail said passengers were set to face disruption until around 11am this morning.

Northern and TransPennine Express services are among those affected.

A National Rail spokesperson said: "A road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Manchester Victoria and Ashton-under-Lyne means all lines are blocked between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.

"As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or diverted. Disruption is expected until 11:00."

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The incident comes less than 24 hours after a Bee Network bus crashed into a low bridge on Barton Lane, in Eccles, leaving three people seriously injured.

A Metroline Manchester spokesperson said: "We are aware of the incident involving a training bus on Ten Acres Lane.

"We can confirm there are no injuries. The bus has been removed from the scene and we will be conducting a full investigation."

The incident was resolved by 11.40am.

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National Rail says rail disruption has now ended following the crash in Newton Heath.

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