Children injured as school bus roof ripped off after hitting bridge

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Lancashire Police were called to the scene on Wednesday

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A number of children have been injured after a school bus struck a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire on Wednesday afternoon.

Lancashire Police were called to Spendmore Lane, Coppull, just after 12.30pm to a report that the bus had hit the bridge.

Emergency services are currently at the scene and a road closure is in place.

Passengers have been taken off the bus and a number of children suffered injuries. The force said the injuries are thought to be “relatively minor” at this time.

The children are being assessed by paramedics.

Photos and videos from the scene, published by LancsLive, show the roof has been ripped off the bus.

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