MOTORISTS are facing traffic chaos as Bury Road in Breightmet is closed.

Bury Road is closed between Empire Road and Blenheim Road after the crash involving two cars, which happened at about 4.15pm today.

The male driver of a gold Ford B-Max suffered leg injuries, which were not thought to be serious, after crashing into a white Ford Fiesta Zetec.

The other driver, a woman, received first aid for minor injuries at the scene but declined hospital treatment.

Police are diverting traffic along Blenheim Road but have warned drivers to expect “massive delays”.

Firefighters from Bolton and Bolton North attended the scene and spent around 40 minutes making both vehicles safe.