2 injured after car crashes into house on Bag Lane, Atherton

Emergency services were called to the incident, which happened at Bag Lane, Atherton, at roughly 11.25pm on Thursday, June 4.

Two fire engines and an enhanced rescue unit attended the scene, with crews staying there for two hours.

It resulted in two people being treated by ambulances and later being taken to the hospital.

(Image: Alan Cunliffe)

A witness, from Atherton, said: “I got off the 132 bus, as I had been out with friends in Tyldesley.

“The curiosity got the better of me as I walked around the corner and emergency response units, then as I looked down Bag Lane, I saw the car parked in the house.

“All I could see was the fire engines, and I could smell gas. It’s not a well-lit area.”

Emergency services cordoned off Bag Lane, and traffic going through the road had to re-divert around Atherton.

Pictures show that Greater Manchester Police also seem to have attended the scene. They have been approached for comment.

(Image: Alan Cunliffe)

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 11.25 pm on Thursday 4 June, two fire engines from Atherton and Hindley and an enhanced rescue unit from Leigh attended an incident on Bag Lane, Atherton. 

“A vehicle had collided with a property, and firefighters used specialist equipment to make the area safe.

“Two casualties were treated by partners from Northwest Ambulance Service and taken to the hospital.

“Crews were at the scene for two hours.”

No other injuries were reported.