A DRIVER fled the scene after police were called to an incident on a main road through Bolton last night.

Officers were called to the scene on Chorley Old Road shortly before 6pm on July 31 to reports that a car, a red Vauxhall Corsa, had collided with a skip.

By the time police arrived at the scene, the driver had left - leaving the smashed-up car in the middle of the road with the hazard lights on.

The Bolton News: The police cordon remained in place for more than five hours on July 31The police cordon remained in place for more than five hours on July 31

A police cordon remained in place for several hours while investigations took place - with traffic being redirected.

No one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident, as of 3.30pm today (August 1).

Earlier: Main road closed due to "police incident" on Chorley Old Road

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 6pm on July 31, police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a skip on Chorley Old Road in Horwich, Bolton.

"There are no reported injuries and the driver fled the scene prior to police arrival. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information can report online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, call 101 quoting log 788 of 31/07/21 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.