A DRIVER had a lucky escape when a set of double wheels came loose from a single-deck bus and smashed into his car on Nelson Street, Bolton.

The Volvo bus, owned by Timeline Travel, was travelling towards Farnworth when the near-side rear wheels separated from the axle.

One of the wheels rolled into the car which was being driven in the opposite direction by 34-year-old Michael Stirzaker, aged 34, of Albert Road West, Bolton. The bus was being driven by Roy Wilks, aged 34, of Barlow Street, Horwich. Both drivers were uninjured.

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