Car Catches Fire After Crashing into Bollard in East Manchester
A car caught fire after crashing into a bollard in east Manchester, prompting a swift emergency response from fire crews and police.
Manchester, UK, Car Fire, Emergency Services, Traffic Collision
Manchester: A car went up in flames after it crashed into a bollard on Sunday night. It happened in Clayton, just before 7 PM.
Fire crews, police, and paramedics rushed to North Road to handle the situation. The car hit a bollard near a crossing, and it was quite a sight.
Photos from the scene showed thick smoke rising as the emergency teams worked hard to put out the fire. It looked pretty intense!
The road was shut down in both directions between Clayton Street and Clayton Hall Road while they dealt with the blaze.
Details about the crash are still coming in. Greater Manchester Police are looking into it and have been asked for more info.
A spokesperson from the fire service mentioned that they got the call just before 7 PM. One fire engine from Philips Park was sent out to tackle the fire.
They quickly got to work putting out the flames after the collision. Firefighters teamed up with the police to ensure everything was safe before they left about 30 minutes later.
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