A motorist suffered a broken wrist in a two-car smash on a busy Wigan road which caused lengthy tailbacks

A motorist has suffered a broken wrist in a Wigan car crash which is causing lengthy traffic delays.

Emergency services responded to reports of two cars colliding on Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley, at around 9am on Wednesday February 11.

Two people were involved in the incident with only one person reportedly taken to hospital with injuries.

The road has been closed in both directions while a recovery vehicle is on the scene.

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Highfield Grange Avenue

Greater Manchester Police are urging motorists to avoid the area until the road is re-opened.

One nearby resident described the road being “gridlocked” from the Marus Bridge roundabout shortly after the incident.

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