TWELVE people were injured - including one woman left in a critical condition - after a bus crashed into a shop.
Shocking photos show the vehicle after it smashed into the City Tower high-rise close to the Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink stop in Manchester.
The single-decker crashed into a bubble tea shop called T4 at around 1pm.
The bus involved was an X50 Diamond Bus which runs between Piccadilly Gardens and the Trafford Centre.
The driver, a 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Greater Manchester Police tonight confirmed 12 people had been hurt, saying: "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.
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"Others involved are believed to be in a stable condition with minor injuries."
White tents remain in place around the scene - with witnesses speaking of their horror.
"There was glass smashed everywhere and the driver was still revving. Then all the police came," a witness told the Manchester Evening News.
A man who works at the Turkish bakery next door said: "I was working at the till and just heard a big noise.
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"I went outside and the bus had crashed into T4, the bubble tea shop next door.
"I think there were a few people injured, people outside the shop, pedestrians.
"I think the people inside T4 are OK. I've seen three or four people on stretchers."
Another woman said she saw at least three people injured.
She added: "I had seen the driver quickly turning right, then I had heard the crash suddenly and people started to rush over.
"I could see people trying to help and the police arrived very quickly after and started to get all pedestrians away."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At 1:15pm today (Monday, October 16) two fire engines from Manchester Central and Salford fire stations as well as the technical response unit from Ashton fire station were called to an incident on Parker Street, Manchester City Centre.
"Crews remain in attendance."
In a statement, Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Due to an ongoing police incident involving a bus, Piccadilly Gardens is currently closed to all bus services.
"All buses are using alternative stops in the city centre. Metrolink services will not stop at Piccadilly Gardens."
Ian Wood, of T4 UK Franchise Ltd, said: "T4 UK have today been informed of the bus crash at our newly opened Manchester store.
"Firstly, we want to wish all of those involved in the crash a speedy recovery, we look forward to welcoming them to our store once fully recovered.
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"We will remain closed until we are able to get the store back up on its feet. All staff members are okay although shaken up."
Anyone with information that may help with enquiries, including footage filmed, is asked to call 0161 856 474 quoting incident 1673 of 16/10/2023.
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