A WOMAN, believed to be elderly, was taken to hospital after the car she was in crashed into Horwich Fire Station.

The incident happened at about 3.20pm, with eye witnesses reporting the car had gone into the shutters.

Road closures were put in place from Chorley New Road, Horwich, to Winter Hey Lane, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

A police spokesman said initial reports suggests an elderly female was taken to hospital with serious injuries."

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the police on 101.

One motorist told The Bolton News: "The car has gone into the shutters and it looks as if it has hit bollards.

"A lot of police were at the scene, I was able to pass before the cordon was put in place.

"The road is very busy and a cordon is in place from Aldi and the fire station."