Emergency services were on the scene of a car fire last night in Tyldesley.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews from Atherton and Leigh were both dispatched to Ley Road at around 11.50pm to reports of a car fire.

The fire was deemed to be stable by the crew from Atherton who released their colleagues from Leigh and informed Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

Those remaining on the scene from Atherton used a hose reel and wore breathing apparatus while they brought the blaze under control.

They were on the scene for around half an hour.

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A spokesperson for Atherton Fire Station said: “The car was fully burnt out and the owner was nowhere to be seen.

“We informed the police.

“There were no injuries.

“The main road wasn’t closed as it was down a side track road.”

A GMP spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a fire at 00:12 hours this morning, which turned out to be a vehicle fire.

"GMFRS took the lead and once the fire was out and safe, the scene was closed.

"GMFRS will carry out further investigations."

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