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Double-decker's roof torn off by bridge in Bournville

News imageAmy Tunney The bus missing its roofAmy Tunney
The bus was travelling through Bournville in Birmingham at the time of the crash

The roof of a double-decker bus was torn off when it passed under a low railway bridge.

The top of the vehicle was "completely removed" when it went through the tunnel in Bournville Lane, Birmingham, according to a paramedic who attended.

Photos show extensive damage to the National Express West Midlands bus, which was out of service at the time.

No passengers were on board and the driver, in his 30s, was not injured.

The bridge, near Cadbury World, bears signs warning of a 10ft (3m) height limit.

That's torn it

West Midlands paramedic Ben Pallante, who was called to the scene, said it marked an "unusual end" to his shift.

A fire crew from nearby Kings Norton simply described the crash as a case of "double decker v bridge. Bridge wins".

A spokesman for National Express said it would be investigating what happened.

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News imageBen Pallante The bus's roof can be seen lying in the roadBen Pallante
The top of the bus was completely detached from the rest of the vehicle

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News imageBen Pallante A view from the top deck of the busBen Pallante
A close-up view shows how much damage was caused by the impact
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The bridge, seen here in daylight, is near Bournville railway station
News imageWest Midlands Ambulance Service The roofWest Midlands Ambulance Service
The roof was 'sliced off' by the bridge, the ambulance service said