Three people were injured in a crash on the M60 near Oldham last night (Friday, January 3), which saw a car set on fire. Shortly before 8pm, a crash involving three cars took place between J22 for Oldham and J23 for Ashton-under-Lyne clockwise. It led to the route being closed for around three hours while the fire service, police and ambulance service all attended.
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to The Oldham Times’ morning and evening newsletters as well as our breaking news alerts Now, the fire service has confirmed they dealt with a car that had set on fire, with three people suffering injuries, although the severity of these injuries is not known. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly before 8pm yesterday evening (Friday 3 December), three fire engines from Hollins, Chadderton and Ashton fire stations, along with the enhanced rescue unit from Ashton, were called to attend an incident on the M60.” “Crews worked quickly to extinguish a car which had set on fire following a road traffic collision involving three vehicles.
Three casualties were transferred to the care of North West Ambulance Service.” READ MORE: Appeal to find woman, 24, last seen on New Year's Day “Firefighters worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe, before departing after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.” Both Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have been ap.
