Six vehicles involved in crash on main road

Heavy traffic was caused by the incident

A crash involving six cars took place in Bolton this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the incident on St Peter's Way on Friday (March 25).

Two people were treated by North West Ambulance Service. Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue also attended the scene of the crash which caused heavy traffic on the A666 and M61.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 1.45pm today (Friday 25 April), fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on St Peter’s Way in Bolton.

“One fire engine from Bolton Central Community Fire Station attended the incident which involved six vehicles.

“The crew arrived quickly and worked with Greater Manchester Police to make the vehicles and the area safe. Two people were treated at the scene by colleagues from North West Ambulance service.

“Firefighters were in attendance for approximately one hour”.