A bus driver has been detained by police after a horrifying incident in Eccles, Greater Manchester, where a bus allegedly ploughed into a crowd, causing multiple injuries.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, swarmed the scene following reports of the collision. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as shocked onlookers rushed to help the injured.
Eyewitness Accounts
Local residents reported hearing screams as the bus veered off its expected path. "It was like something out of a nightmare," one witness said. "People were running in all directions, trying to get out of the way."
Emergency Response
Ambulances and police vehicles arrived swiftly, with paramedics treating casualties at the scene. The extent of injuries remains unclear, though several people were reportedly taken to hospital.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the driver's arrest and stated an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
Safety Concerns Raised
The shocking event has reignited discussions about public transport safety measures. Local councillors have called for an urgent review of procedures to prevent similar incidents in future.
The bus operator has yet to release an official statement but is understood to be cooperating fully with authorities.
