A driver who said he swerved to avoid a fox cheated injury in a horror crash.
Police were called to Manchester Road in Bolton, close to the St Peter's Way exit slip road.
The driver, a man who hasn't been named, was found unhurt after the car flipped over and ended up in the road on its side.
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An image taken by police at the scene shows a smashed lamppost lying in the grass verge.
Police said the driver stated he swerved to avoid a fox.
But they later confirmed he was driving without insurance and on a provisional licence.
No one else was reported injured.
Writing on Twitter on Saturday morning, GMP's traffic unit said: "Report of one vehicle road traffic collision on Manchester Road, Bolton, near to A666 exit.
"The driver stated he swerved to avoid a fox!
"Well the fox is OK...as for the car. Maybe not.
"Driver uninjured. Also found to be uninsured with a provisional licence. Reported and car awaiting recovery."
No further details were revealed.
No time for the crash was confirmed either.
