A Pets at Home lorry has collided with a railway bridge on Memorial Road in Walkden, Salford, tonight (October 12), leaving the vehicle wedged and the main road cordoned off.
The collision happened close to Walkden station, and photos from the scene show the road taped off with police, the fire service and Network Rail operatives in attendance.
Emergency services called to the scene
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at around 8:30pm. A spokesperson for the service said: “Shortly after 8.30pm on Monday 12 October, one fire engine from Farnworth was called to attend a road traffic collision involving a lorry on Memorial Road, Worsley.
“Crews arrived quickly and worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe before departing after approximately one hour at the scene.”
Rail services impact unknown
It is not yet known whether rail services through Walkden station have been affected by the incident. Greater Manchester Police and Pets at Home have been contacted for comment.
