Child in hospital with 'life changing' injuries following collision with bus in Manchester

An investigation is underway after a seven year old boy suffered 'life changing' injuries after a collision with a bus in Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police were called to Moston Lane East in North Manchester at 6.20pm on Saturday 12 October 2024 following a crash between a bus and a pedestrian.

The 7 year old boy sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital. His injuries are described as life changing, but are not believed to be life-threatening.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "We are investigating a collision between a bus and 7-year-old boy which occurred at 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday 12 October 2024), in Manchester. The bus had been travelling on Moston Lane East, before colliding with the pedestrian."The boy sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital at this time. These injuries are described as life changing but not believed to be life-threatening."No injuries were reported by anyone on the bus. We would appeal for any witnesses, who have not yet spoken to us, to contact us.

"Anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage is also encouraged to come forward. You can do this by calling our Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting log 2486 of 12/10/24."