GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been involved in a car crash in Bolton town centre.

Mr Burnham was on his way to the Octagon Theatre when he was involved in a collision with another car in Moor Lane near to the old bus station.

Both Mr Burnham and the other driver were not injured in the crash though the mayor said he was 'shaken'.

The crash between Mr Burnhams' silver Vauxhall Insignia and a black VW Golf happened at around 6.30pm this evening opposite The Albion pub.

Damian McKenna, a regular at The Albion, saw the crash and said: "The road was white because of the hail stones."

Police attended the scene where a lamp post had been knocked over.

Mr Burnham had been on his way to the Octagon Theatre Bolton in Howell Croft S where he was due to speak at a young carers event organised by Healthwatch Bolton.

The event was showcasing the work young carers do and Mr Burnham said he felt bad that he would not be able to attend.