A road outside Byrchall high school in Wigan is shut this afternoon following a serious road traffic collision. (Image: Facebook/Jack Roberts )
There is a significant police presence in Ashton-in-Makerfield this afternoon (May 6) following a ‘serious’ crash near to a school.
Local councillor Danny Fletcher said on Facebook that a ‘serious’ road traffic collision had taken place on Warrington Road near Byrchall High School at around 2pm.
Roads in the area are shut with ambulances and fire engines in attendance. “Police have confirmed there’s no wider risk to the public,” Cllr Fletcher said.
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“The school is locked down purely to support the emergency response.”
A message sent out to a parent at 2pm read: “Please be reassured, all students are safe and being supported by their form teachers.
“We are currently working on an end of the day strategy with emergency services and will update ASAP.”
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Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information. We have a reporter on the way to the scene.
This is a live incident – updates to follow.
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Road closures in place
Lodge Lane coming off the East Lancs and M6 northbound into Ashton-in-Makerfield appears to be shut, according to Google Maps.
Image: Google Maps
First photos from the scene
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The first photos from the scene show several fire engines and police cars at the scene, with two damaged cars being loaded onto a trailer.
Parents and carers can be seen waiting outside the entrance to Byrchall High School.
A road outside Byrchall high school in Wigan is shut this afternoon following a serious road traffic collision.(Image: Facebook/Jack Roberts )
A road outside Byrchall high school in Wigan is shut this afternoon following a serious road traffic collision.(Image: Facebook/Jack Roberts )
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