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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Road closed in Wigan as emergency services called to crash

A road in Wigan has been closed off this morning as emergency services respond to a crash.

The one-vehicle smash happened on Winstanley Road at around 8.30am, police said. No-one is believed to have been seriously injured.

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The road is currently shut off between Pemberton Road and Leyland Green Road. The vehicle needs to be recovered from the scene, officers added.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 8:30am this morning (Wednesday 7 September 2022) we received reports of a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle on Winstanley Road, Wigan.

"Emergency services responded to assist at the scene with injuries thought not to be serious or life threatening. Road closures are still in place whilst the vehicle is recovered."

A tweet posted by TfGM said: "ROAD CLOSED. Winstanley Road is closed between Pemberton Road and Leyland Green Road in Orrell.

"This is due to an RTC. Please seek an alternative route."

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