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Rochdale Two-Car Crash: Police Say Woman's Injuries Not Thought to Be Serious

Fire crews used cutting equipment to free a woman at the Bolton Road junction.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called at around 8:30pm on Thursday to the junction of Bolton Road and Eskdale Avenue in Rochdale.
  • Two cars were involved, with two fire engines from Rochdale and an enhanced rescue unit from Leigh attending.
  • Firefighters extricated a woman using specialist cutting equipment and she was taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.
  • Greater Manchester Police said her injuries were not believed to be serious and no arrests were made.
  • Road closures were lifted at about 10:30pm after crews spent roughly 90 minutes making the scene safe.