A man has been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after a 'serious crash' which has left a major road closed all day.
Emergency services have been in attendance on the A673 Chorley New Road in Horwich, near Bolton, since this morning (June 10).
It follows reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The ambulance service has confirmed a man in his 30s was hurt.
The road was shut between Winter Hey Lane and Hartley Street, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring system. It was reported to have reopened at around 4.40pm.
Multiple witnesses have reported seeing a vehicle hit a building on Chorley New Road.
Google Maps data shows the collision has taken place near to Horwich RMI.
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Police and paramedics have been seen in attendance following the collision.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "A man in his 30s was taken to hospital, with potentially serious injuries. It was reported as an RTC involving a pedestrian."
Further details are yet to be confirmed. Emergency services have been approached for further information.
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Key Events
Pedestrian 'seriously injured'
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a man in his 30s has been seriously injured as a pedestrian. North West Ambulance Service had previously confirmed that the man had been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'.
Images from the scene
Here are some images from the scene earlier today.
Still no word from police
Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning that they were attending reports of a collision on Chorley New Road which occurred around 6.45am. However, the force have not provided any further details since then, other than to say that the incident is being dealt with by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. We await their statement.
Road closures
This map shows where road closures remain in place. Chorley New Road is shut in both directions between Winter Hey Lane and Hartley Street.
Man in 30s taken to hospital
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have confirmed that a man in his 30s was taken to hospital. An NWAS spokesperson said: "A man in his 30s was taken to hospital, with potentially serious injuries. It was reported as an RTC involving a pedestrian."
Road still closed
The A673 Chorley New Road remains closed in both direction from Winter Hey Lane to Hartley Street following the serious accident this morning.
Latest images
These are some of the latest images from the scene.
Shutters have been damaged at the front of a shop on Chorley New Road, while evidence markers have been placed down and police remain in attendance.
Latest from the scene
This is the latest footage from the cordon.
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Evidence markers on road
Officers have placed down evidence markers on the road.
The collision is understood to have involved a black Ford Focus.
Police at scene
Chorley New Road has been closed for almost six hours following this morning's collision.
A cordon remains in place this afternoon.
Road remains closed
Chorley New Road remains closed following this morning's collision.
We're awaiting further details on the incident from emergency services.
Image from the scene
A cordon remains on Chorley New Road.
This is the latest image from the scene.
Closure in place
The road is currently closed between Hawkshaw Street and Webb Street, according to Inrix.
Road remains closed
Chorley New Road remains closed this morning.
Emergency services have been approached for further details.
Latest from Horwich
Chorley New Road is closed between Horwich RMI and the Aldi supermarket, at Winter Hey Lane.
There is heavy traffic on either side of the cordon along Chorley New Road, Mason Street and Victoria Road.
Chorley Old Road is also slower than usual.
'Serious crash'
The incident is being treated by police as a serious collision, the Manchester Evening News understands.
Emergency services were called out to the scene at 6.45am today.
Road shut
A major road near Bolton has been closed in both directions following a 'serious crash'.
Witnesses say a car has crashed into a building on Chorley New Road, in Horwich, close to the Horwich RMI.
The road is closed in both directions between Hawkshaw Street and Ainsworth Avenue, with queues building up in the surrounding area.
Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed. Updates will be posted in this blog.
