Two people have been injured, including the driver of an Asda delivery van who has been taken to hospital, following a serious crash on Buckstones Road in Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
Emergency services at the scene
Police and fire services were called to reports of a collision involving a van at around 5.45pm on Monday, October 12. Eyewitness reports from the scene claim the vehicle involved is an Asda delivery van and that a police helicopter was also present this evening.
Pictures from the incident show a major emergency response on the country road, including multiple police cars, ambulances, fire engines and a highway response unit.
Two casualties being assessed
Two people have been injured as a result of the crash and are being assessed at the scene by North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said. The van driver has serious injuries and will be taken to hospital, GMP confirmed.
A spokesperson for GMFRS said: "At around 5.45pm on Monday 12 October, one fire engine from Oldham Community Fire Station and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Ashton-under-Lyne Community Fire Station were called to attend a road traffic collision involving one van on Buckstones Road, Shaw."
"Crews arrived quickly and are working alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. Two casualties are being assessed at the scene by North West Ambulance Service."
"Firefighters remain in attendance at this time."
