Six hospitalised after two-car crash in Bolton last night

The crash happened on Moss Bank Way in Bolton shortly after 9.33pm on Friday, August 7.

A fire broke out in one of the cars and two fire engines were called to the scene.

Firefighters extinguished the flames using a hose reel and were in attendance for over an hour.

The crash closed Moss Bank Way and Captains Clough Road (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 9:33pm this evening (Friday 7 August), two fire engines from Bolton North and Bolton Central fire stations were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars on Moss Bank Way in Bolton.

“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish a fire involving one of the cars and are working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. Six casualties have been taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

“Crews have been in attendance for around one hour and remain at the scene.”

The crash closed Moss Bank Way and Captains Clough Road.

The crash closed Moss Bank Way and Captains Clough Road (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

Eyewitnesses said there was a second collision very close by, at around the same time, at the junction between Smithills Dean, Moss Bank Way and Halliwell Road.

It is estimated they were around half a mile apart from one another.

Both Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been contacted for more information about both of the incidents.

The Bolton News will bring you any updates as they come.