Three people rushed to hospital after being cut free from two mangled cars following serious crash

THREE people have been rushed to hospital after being cut free from two mangled cars following a horror crash.

Emergency services rushed to Blackrod Bypass in Bolton, Greater Manchester at at around 4.20pm on Sunday.

Fire crews quickly arrived on the scene as they pulled out three people trapped in the wreckage.

They were treated at the scene by emergency medics before being raced to hospital for further treatment.

The circumstances around the shocking crash currently remain unclear.

Cops have closed the A6 in both directions as crews continue to clear the area of debris with no indication of when the road will reopen.

The fire services were at the scene for around 90 minutes before leaving.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 4:20pm this afternoon (Sunday, 27th September), firefighters were called to reports of a crash on Blackrod Bypass in Blackrod, Bolton.

“Two fire engines from Horwich and Hindley fire stations, along with the Enhanced Rescue from Leigh fire station, quickly arrived at the scene which involved a collision between two cars.

“Firefighters extricated three casualties who were trapped inside the vehicles.

“All casualties were treated by colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service and conveyed to hospital.

“Greater Manchester Police closed the road in both directions while crews worked to clear the roadway and make the area safe.

“Crews were in attendance for approximately 90 minutes.”

The Sun has contacted Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service for comment.