| Three children fall from window of double-decker bus - Manchester, 7 Jan 2026 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 18:20, 7th January 2026 |     |
From the BBC:
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Passer-by Gary Hurst captured the size of the police and ambulance response
Three schoolchildren have fallen through a window from the top deck of a bus in Greater Manchester, police have said.
A large emergency response attended following the incident on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield shortly before 16:00 GMT.
The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police said.
An investigation was in the early stages but Inspector Simon Barrie said it "appears to be an unfortunate accident".
"This is a serious incident that will cause disruption," he said. "Our priority is to make sure the children get the treatment they need in hospital. Thankfully we don't believe their injuries are life-threatening."
Councillor Danny Fletcher, of Ashton-on-Makerfield South ward, posted on Facebook and said some of the children had suffered potentially life changing injuries. "I've spoken with our policing team this afternoon," he said. "As we know, three young people have fallen from a top floor side window of a school bus and have been taken to Manchester Children's Hospital, some with potentially life changing injuries. I've contacted the schools involved to ensure they have council support if needed. Sending my thoughts and all my love to the kids and families involved."
The road has since reopened.
Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Our thoughts are with those injured and we want to wish them a speedy recovery. Emergency services remain at the scene, and we are working closely with the bus operator in supporting police with their enquiries into the incident."
Passer-by Gary Hurst captured the size of the police and ambulance response
Three schoolchildren have fallen through a window from the top deck of a bus in Greater Manchester, police have said.
A large emergency response attended following the incident on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield shortly before 16:00 GMT.
The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police said.
An investigation was in the early stages but Inspector Simon Barrie said it "appears to be an unfortunate accident".
"This is a serious incident that will cause disruption," he said. "Our priority is to make sure the children get the treatment they need in hospital. Thankfully we don't believe their injuries are life-threatening."
Councillor Danny Fletcher, of Ashton-on-Makerfield South ward, posted on Facebook and said some of the children had suffered potentially life changing injuries. "I've spoken with our policing team this afternoon," he said. "As we know, three young people have fallen from a top floor side window of a school bus and have been taken to Manchester Children's Hospital, some with potentially life changing injuries. I've contacted the schools involved to ensure they have council support if needed. Sending my thoughts and all my love to the kids and families involved."
The road has since reopened.
Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Our thoughts are with those injured and we want to wish them a speedy recovery. Emergency services remain at the scene, and we are working closely with the bus operator in supporting police with their enquiries into the incident."
| Re: Three children fall from window of double-decker bus - Manchester, 7 Jan 2026 Posted by rogerpatenall at 10:16, 8th January 2026 | |
How on earth can three children falling from the upper window of a bus be deemed 'an unfortunate accident'? Nevertheless, a sad tale. Hope the outcomes are as good as can be.
| Re: Three children fall from window of double-decker bus - Manchester, 7 Jan 2026 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 11:25, 8th January 2026 | |
An update, from the BBC:
'Stay seated' warning after boys fall out of bus
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Pupils are being warned to stay seated on their school bus after three boys fell through the window of a double-decker.
The children were injured on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, shortly before 16:00 GMT on Wednesday.
The boys' school, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High, said there were "no life-threatening injuries and all three had been assessed in hospital".
The school urged parents to "please reinforce our message in school that pupils must sit in a seat for their journey if they choose to use the top deck of a bus".
The school said it was in contact with the boys' families "to offer our support" and was also offering support to pupils who witnessed the incident.
In a statement, the school head teacher, Mark Dumican, said: ""Contrary to some reports, there are no life-threatening injuries, and all three boys have been assessed in hospital. We are working with the police and with Vision Bus Company to determine the circumstances that led to this incident."
"Could all parents please reinforce our message in school that pupils must sit in a seat for their journey if they choose to use the top deck of a bus."
Greater Manchester Police said an investigation into the incident was in the early stages, but it appeared "to be an unfortunate accident".
The BBC has also contacted Vision Bus Company for comment.
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Pupils are being warned to stay seated on their school bus after three boys fell through the window of a double-decker.
The children were injured on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, shortly before 16:00 GMT on Wednesday.
The boys' school, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High, said there were "no life-threatening injuries and all three had been assessed in hospital".
The school urged parents to "please reinforce our message in school that pupils must sit in a seat for their journey if they choose to use the top deck of a bus".
The school said it was in contact with the boys' families "to offer our support" and was also offering support to pupils who witnessed the incident.
In a statement, the school head teacher, Mark Dumican, said: ""Contrary to some reports, there are no life-threatening injuries, and all three boys have been assessed in hospital. We are working with the police and with Vision Bus Company to determine the circumstances that led to this incident."
"Could all parents please reinforce our message in school that pupils must sit in a seat for their journey if they choose to use the top deck of a bus."
Greater Manchester Police said an investigation into the incident was in the early stages, but it appeared "to be an unfortunate accident".
The BBC has also contacted Vision Bus Company for comment.
