Man injured in early morning Wigan town centre car smash

Emergency services were called to the junction of Rodney Street, Millgate and Riverway at 6am on Thursday October 17 following the crash at the traffic lights.

The male driver of one car needed hospital treatment – although police say his injuries are not thought to be serious – while the female driver of the other vehicle escaped unscathed.

Police closed lanes for two and a half hours while attending to the casualty and the scene, causing significant traffic problems during the morning rush hour.

The damaged vehicles were eventually removed and the road re-opened at around 8.30am.