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Manchester Bus Crash

A collision between two double-decker buses in Manchester left 17 people injured, but none critically. Emergency services responded, and an investigation is underway.

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Where did the accident take place?: The crash occurred on Rochdale Road near Livesey Street in Manchester. Emergency services, including nine ambulances, an air ambulance, and firefighters, responded to the scene.
Were there any fatalities reported?: No one suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident. Seventeen injured people were transported to various hospitals in Manchester, with seven being transported on a bus accompanied by a paramedic.
How many people were injured in the bus crash?: Seventeen people were injured in a collision between two double-decker buses in Manchester, England. The incident caused significant damage to the buses, and one person had to be extricated from the wreckage.
What was the extent of the damage to the buses?: Councillor Pat Karney described the damage to the buses as "unbelievable" and called for an investigation into the cause of the accident. The road was closed temporarily while emergency services dealt with the situation.
What organizations were involved in the response to the incident?: Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) stated that they were liaising with emergency services and wished a speedy recovery for those injured. The police are investigating the cause of the collision.

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