TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash in the early hours.

Emergency services were called to Halliwell Road at around 2am after a collision between a VW and Mercedes.

Fire crews had to remove a car door to free those trapped inside.

Firefighters made the scene safe and cleared up oil off the roads, while paramedics checked over those involved in the crash.

The Bolton News:

(Arrest after police chase)

In a separate incident last night traffic officers arrested a driver after a chase around Leigh, Hindley and Atherton.

Police said the driver was found to be disqualified three times and the vehicle was a "clone.

The police helicopter assisted as well as police dogs.