Police update after ‘serious’ crash on Bolton road

Update: Police have now arrested a man in connection with this incident. More information is available here.

According to GMP, officers were called out at around 7.30pm last night (Monday, January 4) following a ‘serious road traffic collision’ on Derby Street.

The force says it will be issuing another update following the incident later today (Tuesday, January 5).

Last night, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue confirmed it had not been called to the incident. North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

The incident occured near the Sir Jason Kenny Centre (Image: NQ)

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Last night, a police cordon was set up following the crash – with a Bolton councillor advising people to avoid the area.

Yesterday evening, Cllr Rabiya Jiva said: “I am aware of this incident and the police are aware as well.

“I would ask for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward and tell the police what you know.

“In the meantime, please stay safe, avoid the area and let the professionals get on with doing their jobs.”

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Three cars including a blue BMW, black Vauxhall, and grey Mercedes appeared to be inside the cordon last night amid wet and windy conditions.

Police officers could be seen speaking to people inside the Sir Jason Kenny Centre and Monkey Express takeaway following the incident.

More information to follow.

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