Shocking video footage has emerged showing two teenagers clinging to the rear of a bus as it travels onto a busy main road. The incident, captured by a member of the public near the Trafford Centre in Manchester, saw the teenagers, both wearing black coats, holding onto the back of a 52 service bus that runs from Failsworth to Trafford. They managed to hold on for about 60 seconds before letting go.
According to reports, the two boys are believed to have climbed onto the bus at a roundabout before it departed, while a third boy can be seen running away in the video. The person who filmed the incident, requesting anonymity, described how the boys waited at the roundabout for a bus to stop before jumping on the back. Despite initial struggles to grip onto the bus, two of them successfully held on as the bus circled the roundabout and continued towards the Trafford Centre.
Transport for Greater Manchester condemned the boys’ actions as “incredibly dangerous” and emphasized the potential catastrophic consequences of such behavior. A spokesperson highlighted the criminal nature of the act and urged parents and guardians to educate their children about the risks involved in such reckless behavior.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by engaging in such activities, not only risking their own lives but also facing legal repercussions if caught.
