Three children fall from window of double-decker bus

Three school children have fallen through a window from the top deck of a bus in Greater Manchester, police have said.

A large emergency response attended following the incident on Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield at about 16:00 GMT.

The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police said.

An investigation was in the early stages but Inspector Simon Barrie said it "appears to be an unfortunate accident".

"This is a serious incident that will cause disruption," he said.

"Our priority is to make sure the children get the treatment they need in hospital. Thankfully we don't believe their injuries are life-threatening."

The road has since reopened.