A man was cut from a car and taken to hospital following a horror crash in Rochdale. Emergency services rushed to Albert Royds Street just before midnight on Saturday (4 March.)
Police, fire crews and paramedics from North West Ambulance Service were all scrambled to the scene following the smash involving five vehicles.
Firefighters had to use hydraulic cutting gear to free a man from one of the vehicles. He was assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital, Greater Manchester Fire Service said.
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Police taped off the stretch of a road for a number of hours for investigations to be carried out. GMP have been contacted for more information about the incident.
No further details about the extent of the man's injuries, or whether any arrests have been made, have been released at this stage.
Video footage seen by the M.E.N shows a number of emergency vehicles at the scene on Saturday night. A team of firefighters could be seen centred around one vehicle.
Another car could be seen on the opposite side of the carriageway badly damaged, as debris was sprawled across the road.
A GMFRS spokesperson said, “Just before midnight on Saturday, 4th March, firefighters were called to assist at a crash involving five vehicles on Albert Royds Street in Rochdale.
“Two fire engines from Rochdale fire station and the technical response unit from Ashton-under-Lyne fire station quickly arrived at the scene. Firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear and lighting equipment to free one man from a vehicle, who was then assessed by the North West Ambulance Service and taken to hospital.
“Crews worked with Greater Manchester Police to clear the roadway and make the area safe before leaving the scene shortly after 1am.”
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