EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a three car crash in Lostock.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the junction of Chorley New Road and Victoria Road at 2.45pm on Monday.

Upon arrival they found that there had been a collision between a grey Vauxhall Vectra, a red Audi TT and a silver Land Rover.

Fire crews were called to the scene at 3.40pm to assist with removing a woman from the Audi TT.

Police said that the road is currently closed between Victoria Road and Stapleton Avenue while they deal with the accident.

Bolton is gridlocked tonight. Chorley New Road blocked at Beaumont Road junction.