Driver escapes serious injury after van flips over during a crash

A driver escaped serious injury after their van flipped onto its side during a crash. The drama happened in Sale Moor shortly after 2pm today (Friday).

Police and paramedics were called to Northended Road close to the junction with Lindow Street following reports of a crash. Officers discovered a white van on its side in the carriageway.

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The driver, however, escaped serious injury. Greater Manchester Police later confirmed. No arrests have been made. Residents reported 'gridlock' in the area while the emergency services dealt with the incident.

A spokesman for GMP said: "Officers responded to reports of an RTC on Northenden Road at around 2.05pm today. No arrests were made and a man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening or changing."