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Two women were injured after their car crashed into a garden wall in Wigan late last night (Saturday).

It happened on Shevington Lane, close to its junction with Braithwaite, just before 10.45pm.

Cutting equipment was needed to free the two women, who were then taken to hospital. Fortunately their injuries were not serious.

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It is thought the driver had a medical episode prior to the collision

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly before 10.45pm last night (Saturday 19 August), two fire engines from Wigan fire station and the Technical Response Unit from Leigh fire station were called to attend a road traffic collision involving one car on Shevington Lane, Wigan.

“Crews arrived quickly and extricated two casualties from the vehicle using cutting gear. Both casualties were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

“Firefighters made the area safe before departing after approximately an hour at the scene.”

Cutting equipment used to free two women after car crashes into wall in Wigan

Police and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) were also in attendance at the incident.