Blackley crash leaves road closed as firefighters free person from wreckage

Charlestown Road remains closed

On person was taken to hospital following a major crash in Blackley. Emergency services were called to Charlestown Road following reports of the collision involving two vehicles on Sunday evening (May 3).

Fire crews attended the scene where they saved a person from a car. According to reports, six people had escaped from the crash before emergency services arrived.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said, “At around 7:45pm this evening (Sunday, 3^rd May), firefighters were called to reports of a collision on Charlestown Road in Blackley.

“One fire engine from Blackley fire station, along with the technical rescue unit from Ashton fire station quickly arrived at the scene, which involved two cars. Six casualties had self-rescued before the arrival of the fire service.

“A further casualty was extricated from a vehicle by fire service personnel and handed into the care of the North West Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.

“The road remains closed while the area is made safe by colleagues from the Highways Agency. Firefighters were at the scene for around an hour.”