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2 days ago
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Emergency services attend crash as car flipped on roof
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash this afternoon, Saturday, August 16, which left a car on its roof. The incident happened at around 3pm on Walshaw Road in Bury and a man was taken to hospital. Pictures from the scene show a black car on its roof with fire crews and ambulances surrounding it. One fire engine was dispatched from Bury Central, along with the Technical Response Unit (TRU) from nearby Ashton. It is believed that the road was closed off for some time. READ NEXT: Utility company apologies for 3-month sinkhole after resident's 'quirky' complaint READ NEXT: Outstanding performance by Bury students in A-level exams It is unclear at present if there were any other vehicles involved or if any arrests were made. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'Just after 3pm this afternoon (Saturday, August 16), one fire engine from Bury Central, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Walshaw Road, Bury. 'Crews arrived quickly at the scene where one vehicle was on its roof. "Firefighters used specialist equipment to make the vehicle and area safe. "A man was taken to hospital by colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service. Firefighters were in attendance for around fifty minutes.' Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been contacted for more information.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police tape off busy Northern Quarter street after woman spotted on roof of building
Police cordoned off a road in the Northern Quarter after a woman was spotted on the roof of a building. The junction of Tib Street and Thomas Street were closed at about 9pm tonight (Sunday) as police and firefighters tried to bring the woman down from the rooftop. After about 40 minutes she was brought to safety. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just before 9pm this evening two fire engines from Manchester Central fire station, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, were called to reports of a woman on the roof of a building on Tib Street, Manchester. READ MORE: Lorry driver fined £600 for driving too much READ MORE: Live M61 traffic updates as car overturns following Easter Sunday crash and all lanes stopped "Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters worked with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to guide the woman on the roof to safety. Firefighters were in attendance for around 40 minutes." Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
