Emergency services attended a car crash in Wigan, with one person seen by paramedics

Emergency services were called to a collision on Red Rock Lane, Standish.

A Wigan road was closed and emergency services attended when a car crashed on Sunday morning.

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The incident happened shortly after 9.15am on Red Rock Lane, Standish, and involved the police, paramedics and fire service.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Shortly after 9.15am this morning, two fire engines from Wigan fire station were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on Red Rock Lane in Standish.

"Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters used specialist equipment to isolate the vehicle's batteries and reduce the risk of fire and worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to secure the surrounding area.

“One casualty was taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

"Crews were in attendance for around one hour and 20 minutes."

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