Police have closed a main road after a crash involving a police vehicle and a teenage boy.

St Helens Road is currently shut following the collision which took place at 7am.

A police spokesman said: "Greater Manchester Police are currently responding to a collision involving a police vehicle and a 16-year-old pedestrian boy that happened at around 7am today (Friday 6 October 2023) on St Helens Road, Bolton.

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"The full extent of the injuries sustained are unknown at this time with a scene is still in place whilst enquires continue.

"Delays are expected as a result and drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes.

"Anyone with information that may help officers is asked to call 101 quoting incident 547 of 06/10/2023."