On July 21, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., a double-decker bus operating on route 100 crashed into the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct on Barton Lane in Eccles, Greater Manchester. The bus, which was reportedly off its designated route, collided head-on with the low bridge, shearing the entire roof off the upper deck. Witnesses described a scene of panic and devastation as the roof was torn away, with passengers screaming in terror. Emergency services responded quickly and declared a major incident.