Bus Crashes Into Chelmsford Bridge
See pictures as a double decker bus crashes into railway bridge near Chelmsford railway station.
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1. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The top of the double decker was torn off after the Regal Busways vehicle crashed into the bridge near Chelmsford railway station.
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2. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The crash happened just before 4.30pm in Duke Street in the city centre.
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3. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Trains through Chelmsford were delayed for a short time but services were back to normal by 5pm.
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4. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The bus driver was treated for shock at the scene.
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5. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Essex Police were called to Duke Street at 4.25pm.
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6. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Firefighters were called at 4.32pm.
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7. Chelmsford Bus Crash
16-year-old David McKay was sitting on the top deck when the bus hit the bridge. He told Heart: "Everything was shaking. It was really bad."
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8. Chelmsford Bus Crash
No-one was hurt in the crash although the bus driver was treated at the scene for shock.
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9. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The remains of the bus roof could be seen in Duke Street.
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10. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The roof of the bus was completely torn off.
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11. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Picture: Essex County Fire and Rescue
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12. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Picture: Essex County Fire and Rescue