A driver has been arrested after a crash involving several cars. 

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they attended the scene of a collision in Smithills Dean Road yesterday evening. 

The driver of a Vauxhall Astra who was involved indirectly with the crash failed a drugs test at the scene of the incident, according to a post by officers on social media. 

The driver was arrested and enquiries are ongoing. 

A post on GMP Traffic's Twitter said: "Attended Smithills Dean Road, Bolton following RTC involving several cars.

"The driver of a Astra (not the one that crashed) would fail a drugs test. The second time he's been arrested for drug driving in four days.

"Male arrested again and enquiries ongoing into the RTC."