A woman has been rushed to hospital after a car overturned on a busy Trafford road.
Emergency services rushed out to the A538 Hale Road, in Hale, following reports of a crash near the junction with Grove Road at 5.30pm today (September 5).
Firefighters gave medical assistance to a woman at the scene before she was taken to hospital by a relative.
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Hale Road was closed by police following the crash.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 5.30pm this afternoon, September 5, 2021, firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on Hale Road in Hale.
"Fire engines from Altrincham and Sale fire stations and the Technical Rescue Unit from Ashton fire station were sent to the scene.
"One car was upside down and required fire crews to stabilise it to make the scene safe.
"One woman received medical assistance from firefighters until a family member arrived at the scene and took her to the hospital.
"Greater Manchester Police were in attendance. Firefighters were on the scene for a little less than an hour."
In a post on Twitter shortly after 6pm, a Transport for Greater Manchester spokesperson wrote: "A538 Hale Road, Hale.
"Road is closed in both directions at the junction with Grove Road due to an RTC.
"Seek an alternative route."
