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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after 'serious crash' shuts major road all day
A man has been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' following a 'serious crash' which has left a major road closed all day. Emergency services have been at the scene on the A673 Chorley New Road in Horwich, near Bolton, since this morning (Tuesday, June 10). It follows reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The ambulance service has confirmed a man in his 30s was hurt. READ MORE: Gangland war erupts in Greater Manchester as gunman opens fire on packed takeaway and family homes READ MORE: 'If I hear the wheelie bins moving, I'll know it's them' Multiple witnesses reported seeing a vehicle hit a building with images showing shutters hanging off the front of a shop on the street. Google Maps data suggests the collision took place near to Horwich RMI with traffic around the venue remaining slow all day. The road is currently shut between Winter Hey Lane and Hartley Street, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring system. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE Police and paramedics have been in attendance following the collision. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service did not attend. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they attended reports of a collision on Chorley New Road which occurred at 6.45am. GMP's Serious Collisions Investigation Unit is dealing with the incident. The force is yet to provide any further details. A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "A man in his 30s was taken to hospital, with potentially serious injuries. It was reported as an RTC involving a pedestrian." --- 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.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Horror as car 'ploughs into bus stop and hits building' in major south Manchester crash
A car ploughed into a bus stop before uncontrollably hitting a building in a horror collision in south Manchester on Monday night (June 9). Police, paramedics and fire crews raced to the scene on Slade Lane in Longsight at around 8.30pm. The road was taped off with a huge cordon put in place. Part of nearby Stockport Road was also blocked, with the police tape stretching over the Slade Lane Community Garden amid investigations. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Pictures from the scene showed a number of ambulance vehicles in attendance, along with incident response units, police vans and the fire service. It was reported that a car had struck a bus stop before ploughing into a commercial building, thought to be a shop. Images taken of the aftermath appear to show the car in the centre of the large cordon. Witnesses claimed to have seen at least one casualty being treated on the ground at the scene by responding paramedics. Further details have not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said, 'At around 8:30pm this evening (Monday, 9th June), firefighters were called to reports of a crash on Stockport Road in Longsight. 'Three fire engines from Gorton and Ashton fire stations quickly arrived at the scene, where a car had crashed into a bus stop and a commercial building. 'Crews remain in attendance.' Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment. --- 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.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dramatic pictures of advert van erupting into flames in street as fire crews tape off area
An advert van erupted into flames on a street in Tameside on Tuesday evening (June 3). Fire crews taped off Old Street after the blaze broke out at around 8.45pm. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing into the air after the fire broke out and consumed the cabin of the white van, which remains parked near the town centre on a daily basis. Fire crews raced to the scene to extinguish the blaze and make the area safe. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. READ MORE: Why this Greater Manchester tip is closing for a year READ MORE: 'Utter chaos' on M62 as slip road closure causes miles of congestion and 'severe' delays Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Emergency services were in attendance for around 30 minutes before the flames were dampened. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 8:45pm this evening (Tuesday, 3rd June), firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle fire on Old Street in Tameside. 'One fire engine from Stalybridge fire stations quickly arrived at the scene, which involved a van on fire. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and make the area safe. 'Crews were at the scene for around half an hour.' --- 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.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial unit
Firefighters have been working through the night to tackle a blaze at a large industrial unit. The fire broke out on Adelaide Street, Bolton, just before 21:50 BST on Thursday, with eight fire engines attending along with the aerial unit, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said. Billowing smoke could be seen across the town but crews have managed to contain the large fire. They are making "good progress" and are dampening down the area, GMFRS said. St Helen's Road has been closed in both directions Dan Perager, GMFRS Duty Group Manager, said: "Our crews worked hard to contain this incident to the building affected and to bring the fire under control. "Firefighters have worked throughout the night and we continue to make very good progress to fully extinguish the fire." Specialist appliances including the Aerial Unit and Scorpion and Turntable Ladder were called to the incident, he added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. GMFRS
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crews return to Greater Manchester landmark after 'people spotted with barbecue' - days after major moor fire
Firefighters returned to a landmark Greater Manchester beauty spot after people were 'seen with a barbecue' days after a devastating moor fire. Smoke billowed from Holcombe Hill near to Peel Tower, in Bury, last Tuesday (May 13) after a fire broke out. Three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of arson and later bailed pending further enquiries. READ MORE: Family's double tragedy as second teenager killed five years after shooting READ MORE: Former Manchester United player, 19, died after quitting football in 'sudden' mood change The blaze left a large section of Holcombe Hill charred, while the area was already dry following the driest start to a year in the North West for almost a century. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has issued repeat warnings to the public in recent weeks, calling for care to be taken on the region's moors. But one week on from the Holcombe Hill fire, crews were called back to the site last night (May 20). Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received a report of people having a barbecue in the area. Crews attended the scene at around 9pm, but fortunately were able to leave again 20 minutes later with no major incident taking place. Station manager Ady Taylor, the fire service's wildfire lead and national tactical adviser for wildfires, said last week: "We want people to enjoy the countryside and moorland we have in Greater Manchester, but our Be Moor Aware campaign, which runs throughout the summer, reminds people to always act responsibly while out enjoying these environments. "This means no barbecues, fires or fireworks - as they can easily result in wildfires. "Wildfires can spread quickly and cause devastation to the land and wildlife on it, so it's vitally important that people call 999 as soon as they think they see a fire." --- 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.
