Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge

Several children have been hurt after the roof of a school double-decker bus was ripped off when it hit a low bridge.

The children are being assessed by paramedics after the crash on Spendmore Lane, in Coppull, Lancashire, at about 12:30 GMT.

"A number of children suffered injuries, which are thankfully thought to be relatively minor at this time," Lancashire Police said.

The force said emergency services remained at the scene and a road closure was in place.