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The roof of a bus has been ripped off after it hit a low bridge in a Greater Manchester town. The Bee Network bus, operated by Go North West, collided with the bridge on Weston Street in Bolton at around 7.45pm this evening (Friday November 7). No passengers were on board at the time and the driver of the bus is understood not have suffered serious injuries. The rail bridge, which is located in the Burnden area, south of Bolton town centre, is 3.7m high and clearly marked 'low bridge'. According to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the bus was being driven back to the depot at the time of the incident. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Greater Manchester Police attended the incident, closing the road while the bus is moved and the damage is cleared up. Photos from the scene show the extensive damage to the vehicle with the entire roof taken off and left lying on the road. A TfGM spokesperson said: “At around 7.45pm tonight, an out of service bus collided with a low bridge on Weston Street in Bolton , causing extensive damage to the vehicle’s roof. "The bus, operated by Go North West, was being driven back to the depot at the time of the incident, was not in service and had no passengers on board. “ Greater Manchester Police attended the scene and the road has been closed as a precaution while the bus is moved. "Thankfully there were no passengers on board and we understand that the driver has not suffered serious injuries. "We are supporting the police in their immediate response and will work closely with the operator to understand the exact circumstances that led to the collision.” --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
