A serious collision in Aspull took place in the early hours of this morning with the driver and passenger managing to walk away.

GMP Traffic reported on social media that an officer from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit attended reports of a collision on Hall Lane, Aspull.

They said: "A Greater Manchester Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit officer attended reports of a collision of Hall Lane in Aspull.

"A very lucky driver and passenger walked away from this.

"The weather is poor this evening and roads are damp, so please drive to the conditions!"

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said:"Officers were called just before 11:30pm last night to a report of a road traffic collision on Hall Lane in Aspull.

"A grey BMW collided with a tree causing a branch to fall onto the road and a white Citroen was in collision with a branch from the tree.

"No one was injured and recovery was arranged.

"The council were notified due to damage to a tree.

"One of the drivers has been reported for driving without due care."