Police are still responding to an ongoing road traffic collision in Manchester city centre

At around 1pm today (Monday 16 October 2023), officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus which collided with a shop in Piccadilly Gardens.

Emergency services attended the scene, and it has been established that 12 people have been injured as a result with one woman in a life-threatening condition and is receiving treatment at hospital. Others involved are believed to be in a stable condition with minor injuries.

The driver, a 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information that may help with enquiries, including footage filmed, is asked to call 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 1673 of 16/10/2023.