Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash involving five people on A580 East Lancashire Road in Wigan
Five people were involved in a crash on the A580 East Lancashire Road in Golborne, with one person trapped and freed by firefighters.
Emergency services came to the rescue of five people involved in a two-vehicle crash on a key road.
The collision happened shortly after 8.50pm on Friday on the A580 East Lancashire Road in Golborne.
There were five people in the vehicles, including one who was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters.
They were seen by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Shortly after 8.52pm yesterday, two fire engines from Leigh and Hindley fire stations and an enhanced rescue unit from Leigh fire station were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on East Lancashire Road in Golborne.
“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Five casualties were involved in the collision, with firefighters using specialist equipment to stabilise one of the vehicles and rescue one person who was trapped inside. The casualty was then transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Crews also worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make the scene safe.”
“Crews were in attendance for around 50 minutes.”