Double decker's roof torn off by low bridge

A double decker's roof was completely torn off when it was driven under low bridge.

The roof was left lying in the street following the collision in Woodshires Road, Coventry, on Wednesday morning. The road had to be closed for it to be cleared.

British Transport Police said it received a report the bus struck the bridge, which carries a railway line. The bus had been returning to a depot at the time and had no passengers on board.

The train line above had been checked and, as a safety precaution, trains were travelling slowly over the bridge, police said. One witness said he was having coffee when he heard the crash, adding had he spotted the bus approaching he would have tried to stop it.

A National Express Coventry spokesperson said one of their vehicles was involved in the incident.

They said the bus was not in service, adding: "We are supporting the Emergency Services in their immediate response and will work closely with them to understand the exact circumstances that led to this incident."

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