Pictures show aftermath of Royal Mail truck and car crash as police shut road
These images show the aftermath of a crash between a Royal Mail van and a car. Emergency services were called to the A663 Broadway in Chadderton[1], Oldham[2], at 8am on Saturday morning (January 31).
The road was closed by police between the A627 Elk Mill Roundabout to the A669. Police and fire crews were at the scene.
Both drivers were assessed by paramedics, but fortunately no injuries were reported.
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-Credit:Manchester Evening News
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Just before 8am this morning (Saturday 31st January), one fire engine from Chadderton fire station was called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a truck on Broadway, Chadderton.
The collision on the A663 Broadway -Credit:Manchester Evening News
"The crew arrived quickly at the scene.
Firefighters using a Tirfor Winch worked with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police[4] to make the vehicle and area safe.
Both drivers were assessed at the scene by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.
"Firefighters were in attendance for around thirty minutes."
The road reopened by 10am.
References
- ^ Chadderton (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
- ^ Oldham (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
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- ^ Greater Manchester Police (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)