Man taken to hospital after incident in Darcy Lever bridge

The incident began around 7pm, on Radcliffe Road, just under Darcy Lever Viaduct, with police, fire services, and ambulances in attendance.

The incident had been cleared by around 8:15pm, with one man being taken to hospital via ambulance.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Just after 7pm this evening  (Friday 21st August), three fire engines from Eccles and Farnworth fire station were called to reports of a person on a former railway bridge near Radcliffe Road, Bolton.

 “Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters worked with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance service to guide the person to safety.

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 “Firefighters were in attendance for around forty minutes.”

A section of Radcliffe Road was cordoned off for the duration of the incident, preventing drivers from getting through.

Drivers could go no further than Woodside Place, essentially blocking access to Raikes Road for eastbound travellers.

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Drivers travelling west down Radcliffe Road were prevented from travelling further than the railway viaduct.

Greater Manchester Police have also been contacted for comment.

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