Yahoo News Multiple roads closed off by police after 'horrific' crash with person cut free from car
Multiple roads were closed off by police after a 'horrific' crash near Bolton on Sunday afternoon (May 19). Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene of the serious collision at the crossroad, between Hawkshaw and Edgworth.
Emergency services cordoned off the area at the junction Bury Road, Bradshaw Road, Ramsbottom Road and Tottington Road, beside the Walves Reservoir after the crash, which involved two cars.
The Manchester Evening News understands at least three people were involved in the collision, with one person cut from a car by fire crews using specialist equipment. It is thought they were seriously injured and were taken to hospital from the scene.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 4.20pm. Police remained on the scene throughout the evening for collision investigation work to be carried out, with Bradshaw Road and Ramsbottom Road among those blocked off.
A post shared to a local Edgeworth Facebook group, warning locals of the road closures, said: "Horrific accident at the intersection towards Edgworth. The route has been closed in four directions."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 4.20pm today (Sunday 19 May), fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Bradshaw Road, Bolton.
“Two fire engines from Bolton Central and Bolton North quickly attended the incident which involved two vehicles. Two casualties self extricated prior to arrival and crews used specialist equipment to extricate one other.
“Crews worked with colleagues from North West Ambulance Service to assess casualties and make the area safe. Firefighters were in attendance for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.”
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for a full statement on the incident.
