Update after late night crash on St Helens Road, Bolton

The crash happened just as Derby Street becomes St Helens Road between Willows Lane and Florence Street in Daubhill just before 10.20pm on Saturday, July 4.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the following day that the crash had involved an off-road bike and a stationary car.

They said that a biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries while two men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of obstructing a police officer.

In a further update at the start of this week, a force spokesperson confirmed that the two men will face no further action, while the injured biker is no longer in a “life threatening” condition.

The crash happened on Saturday night (Image: Public)

The crash on St Helens Road sparked a concerned reaction from residents nearby as crowds gathered, while calls have been made for improved road safety in the area.

Speaking on Sunday morning, Cllr Ayyub Patel, of Rumworth, said: “Road safety is one of the top priorities that residents raise with me and this is another example of just how important it is to make sure our roads are kept safe.”

He added: “There is no wider risk to the community and the police presence in the area is simply part of the investigation.”

The Bolton News understands that AI footage purporting to show the events of the crash had been circulating on social media over the weekend.

Two men were arrested at the scene (Image: Public)

Cllr Patel has said that what it claims to show is not accurate and is disproven by CCTV footage.

As of Sunday morning, the scene had cleared and traffic was able to pass through freely.

Cllr Ismail Ibrahim, also of Rumworth, said: “My thoughts are with everyone affected by this serious collision, and I wish those injured a full and speedy recovery.

“Since being elected in May, road safety has been one of my top priorities.

“I have consistently raised concerns about speeding, anti-social driving and pedestrian safety across Rumworth, particularly around Higher Swan Lane, Bridgeman Street and the approaches to Sunning Hill Primary School.

“This latest incident reinforces why we cannot wait until serious collisions occur before taking action.

“I have already secured commitments from the Council to review areas where residents have raised persistent safety concerns and to consider extending the borough’s Anti-Social Driving Programme to Higher Swan Lane and Bridgeman Street, subject to funding.

“I will continue working with residents, highways officers and Greater Manchester Police to press for further safety improvements and investment to better protect motorists, pedestrians and local communities.”