Firefighters called to three-car crash in Diggle

Firefighters were called to reports of a crash on Huddersfield Road in Diggle

There was drama in a Saddleworth village yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) when three cars were involved in a crash.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 4.30pm firefighters were called to reports of a crash on Huddersfield Road in Diggle.

“Two fire engines from Mossley and Chadderton fire stations, along with the technical rescue unit from Leigh fire station, quickly arrived at the scene, which involved a collision between three cars. 

“Two elderly passengers from one car were treated at the scene by colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS).

"The driver of the second vehicle was assessed at the scene and taken to hospital, and the driver of the third vehicle was uninjured.

“Firefighters made the area safe before handing over to Greater Manchester Police and leaving the scene at around 5pm.”

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