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Manchester Evening News
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Damon Wilkinson

Car pictured split in two after serious crash as police helicopter circles sky above horror scene

A car has been pictured split in two following a serious crash on the East Lancs Road.

Emergency services are at the scene of the smash in Boothstown, Salford.

The westbound carriageway close to the junction with Chaddock Lane was closed following the incident.

Pictures from the scene show a Vauxhall Vectra split in two on a grass verge.

Another car, thought to be a Mercedes, can also be seen inside the cordon.

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There was a large emergency services response following the crash at about 10pm.

Police, paramedics and firefighters all attended the scene.

The East Lancs Road was closed following the incident (ASP)

A police helicopter was also seen circling the skies above for around 45 minutes after the incident.

A witness said: "Both cars are on a traffic island between the East Lancs and Chaddock Lane.

"There's a telegraph pole that's bent over, so I'm not sure if one of the cars has hit that.

"The Vectra is in half and it looks like someone has been taken to hospital."

Farnworth fire station watch manager said: "We were called to the scene at around 10pm. Both pumps from Farnworth were mobilised as well as the technical rescue unit from Ashton.

"We were in attendance for around an hour-and-a-half.

"We extricated one male from a vehicle and he was taken to hospital by paramedics.

"There were two cars involved, but one casualty."

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.

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