diff --git a/eeschema/bus-wire-junction.cpp b/eeschema/bus-wire-junction.cpp
index 6c8ce6b7cb..a14c890397 100644
--- a/eeschema/bus-wire-junction.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/bus-wire-junction.cpp
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_FRAME::SchematicCleanUp( SCH_SCREEN* aScreen )
 
                     AddToScreen( mergedLine, aScreen );
 
-                    if( firstLine->IsSelected() )
+                    if( firstLine->IsSelected() || secondLine->IsSelected() )
                         selectionTool->AddItemToSel( mergedLine, true /*quiet mode*/ );
 
                     break;