A double decker bus operated by Hugglescote-based company Roberts Travel Group crashed into a railway bridge in Ashby de la Zouch this morning (Thursday).

The incident forced the road close to Lower Packington Road and Tamworth Road to be closed as the vehicle became stuck.

Police were on the scene and redirecting traffic away from the area.

Leicestershire Police have confirmed that no-one was injured as a result of the collision.

The vehicle is understood to be a school bus and that there were some passengers on board at the time, but no injuries were reported. They left the bus following the collision.

The bus collided with the bridge on Station Road. Photo: Ashby Nub News

The road was re-opened at around 11am.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Coalville Nub News: "A bus was in collision with a railway bridge this morning at 8.30am in Station Road, Ashby.

"The road is currently closed. No one is injured. 

"Officers are at the scene."

A social media post from Leicestershire Police said: "LOWER PACKINGTON ROAD - ASHBY de la ZOUCH l Please note that this road is currently closed while we deal with a road traffic incident. Please avoid the area."

Roberts Travel has been contacted for comment.