Bus Crashes Into Chelmsford Bridge
See pictures as a double decker bus crashes into railway bridge near Chelmsford railway station.
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.
2. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The crash happened just before 4.30pm in Duke Street in the city centre.
3. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Trains through Chelmsford were delayed for a short time but services were back to normal by 5pm.
4. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The bus driver was treated for shock at the scene.
5. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Essex Police were called to Duke Street at 4.25pm.
6. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Firefighters were called at 4.32pm.
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."
8. Chelmsford Bus Crash
No-one was hurt in the crash although the bus driver was treated at the scene for shock.
9. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The remains of the bus roof could be seen in Duke Street.
10. Chelmsford Bus Crash
The roof of the bus was completely torn off.
11. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Picture: Essex County Fire and Rescue
12. Chelmsford Bus Crash
Picture: Essex County Fire and Rescue
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