Shock after Blackburn Road, Egerton four vehicle crash

The accident happened on Blackburn Road, Egerton at 7.30am.

Police, fire and ambulance were called to the incident.

An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.

Anthony Ashton, the owner of the white van and the Nissan Qashqai which were hit said he is still in shock from the incident.

He said: "At about 7:40am yesterday morning I heard an almighty bang outside, I looked out the window and noticed the car and van had gone.

"The HGV hit a Fiesta which was parked behind my van, it then hit my van, hit the Qashqai and demolished four garden walls and then into the church walls.

"My wife's car is in pieces still outside the house at the moment but my van was picked up by recovery and the insurance then picked it up.

"I have my own locksmith business and now I've lost quite a lot of my tools which were in the van, there were 15 years of tools in there and my tool machine is in two pieces which is my biggest earner.

Recovery took away Anthony's van and the Fiesta. Credit to Anthony Ashton

"I'm bloody gutted. The help from the police and fire on the scene was really good and every single neighbour has offered help, it been quite heartwarming.

"I already have a courtesy van so I can continue my work which I'm really glad about, it's been a life saver and the emergency services on site allowed to get some of my tools.

"I'm just still in shock from it. It didn't feel like I woke up yesterday, everything was in a haze, I lost track of time, it was just a very odd day."

Blackburn Road, Egerton, between Cross Guns and Thomas Egerton pub was closed throughout the morning

A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called shortly after 7.30am to a report of a multi-vehicle collision on Blackburn Road, Egerton.

"No injuries have been reported and enquiries into the cause of the collision are ongoing."

HGV crashes into parked cars. Credit to Anthony Ashton

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 7:30am we were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Blackburn Road, Bolton, involving three cars and a heavy goods vehicle.

“Two fire engines from Bolton Central and Bolton North fire stations were quickly in attendance.

"Firefighters removed the vehicles from the roadway and made the area safe, working alongside colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police at the scene.

“GMFRS crews were at the incident for around an hour and a half.”