No serious injuries as car collides with coach on Ripponden Road

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that there were no serious injuries

Fortunately no-one was injured as a car collided with a stationary coach in Oldham this morning (Tuesday).

The crash occured on Ripponden Road at around 8am, close to the Sholver estate.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that there were no serious injuries.

Despite the incident, the road remained open as emergency services were in attendance.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just after 8am this morning (Tuesday, September 13) we were called to attend a road traffic collision on Ripponden Road, Oldham, involving a car and a stationary coach.

“One crew from Oldham fire station was mobilised to the scene, and firefighters worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make both vehicles safe.

“The crew was in attendance for around an hour.”

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