Car left on roof in middle of a main road in early hours

A driver fled after losing control of a car, leaving it on its roof in the middle of the road.

The Alfa Romeo was abandoned on Tyldesley Road in Atherton at around 2.35am on Saturday.

Firefighters made sure the car was safeplaceholder image
Firefighters made sure the car was safe

Other news: Trial collapses but nurses now face professional standards investigationFire crews from Atherton attended to make the vehicle safe, including disconnecting the battery and checking fuel was not leaking.

A police spokesman said inquiries to trace the driver were ongoing.

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