One person was taken to hospital
There was a massive emergency service response after a crash on the city centre ring road tonight (Tuesday, August 5).
Trinity Way in Salford was shut off heading towards the city centre after the crash which was said to involve just one car.
Pictures from the scene showed a BMW with its front end embedded into a lamppost.
Police, rescue specialists from the fire service, and paramedics all attended the scene.
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One person was taken to hospital by ambulance, it has been confirmed.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 8.10pm today (Tuesday 5 August), fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Trinity Way, Salford.
“One fire engine from Blackley Community Fire Station and the technical response unit from Ashton quickly attended the incident which involved one vehicle.
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“One person was assessed at the scene and then conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.
“Firefighters made the area safe before departing after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.”
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been approached for further details.
One motorist said they had ‘never seen so many emergency response vehicles.’
They said they were left stuck on nearby East Ordsall Lane for almost an hour.
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