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6 days ago
- Yahoo
Incident on Chorley Old Road as emergency services rush to scene
Emergency services flocked to the scene of an incident in Chorley Old Road last night. The incident occurred in Chorley Old Road opposite, Captains Clough Road, Bolton, at around 9.45pm on Saturday, August 9, with all emergency services at the scene. READ MORE: Emergency services called to yet another crash at 'junction of doom' Emergency service presence in town down to 'misunderstanding' Motorway closed after car 'driving wrong way' crashes Eyewitnesses confirmed at least two fire engines, several police vehicles and two ambulances were at the scene of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently unclear and Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and the North West Ambulance Service have all been contacted for comment. Investigations surrounding the incident are still ongoing.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cordon in place after fire crews spend hours at Manchester marina
A building has been taped off at New Islington marina after a fire broke out overnight. Crews were called out to the scene at around 1am this morning (July 29) as a fire ripped through the marina's shower, toilet and office block, between Cotton Field Park and Co-op Academy New Islington. Firefighters spent more than four hours working at the scene, while a cordon remains in place around the building this morning, with a Greater Manchester Police PCSO also in attendance. READ MORE: LIVE: Delays on M60 and M62 as two lanes CLOSED on motorway - latest updates READ MORE: 'We spent two minutes at Manchester Airport, now we've got a bill for £170' Details on the cause of the fire are yet to be confirmed. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Footage from the early hours of the morning showed smoke billowing from the site, on the opposite side of the marina to the New Islington apartments. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just after 1am this morning (Tuesday, July 29), four fire engines from Manchester Central, Philips Park and Blackley fire stations were called to reports of a building fire involving a shower and toilet facility outbuilding on Old Mill Street, Manchester. "Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets, breaking gear, lighting, ladders, and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. "Firefighters were in attendance for around four-and-a-half hours.' Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE GMP has been approached for further details. --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
