Woman taken to hospital after Farnworth road crash

Emergency services were called to Glynne Street at around 4:08pm, with a fire engine from Chadderton attending alongside police and paramedics.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said crews arrived quickly and worked with Greater Manchester Police to make the scene safe.

One female casualty was treated at the scene before being taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

Images from the scene show a police vehicle, an ambulance and a fire engine in attendance, with the front of one vehicle appearing to be severely damaged.

The front of the vehicle is several damaged (Image: Public)

Firefighters remained at the scene for around one hour and 20 minutes and were still in attendance into the early evening.

A GMFRS spokesperson said: “Shortly after 4:08pm this afternoon (Saturday 28 March), a fire engine from Chadderton was called to reports of a road traffic collision on Glynne Street in Farnworth, Bolton.

“Crews arrived quickly and are working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. One female casualty has been taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

“Firefighters have been in attendance for around one hour and 20 minutes, and are still at the scene.”

Fire crews remain at the scene of the incident. (Image: Public)

Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.

An eyewitness said: “It looks like a pretty bad accident.”

“I hope everyone is okay.”