At least 13 people were left injured following a crash involving two double-decker buses in Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told the Manchester Evening News.

The incident happened during the morning of November 9 on Rochdale Road, with emergency services including firefighters, North West Ambulance Services and police reaching the scene at around 8.45am.

The crash also prompted the arrival of an air ambulance, which landed in a nearby car park.

Pictures from the scene show the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other being badly damaged.

While locals were initially told to avoid the area, Rochdale Road was eventually reopened after a successful recovery operation of the vehicles.

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