Two casualties were treated at the scene by paramedics
Emergency services responding to the collision(Image: Aaron Green)
A major road near to Manchester Airport was closed by emergency crews on Wednesday evening (January 14) with a car left with a crushed bonnet following a collision.
Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the smash at the junction with Finney Lane and Styal Road on the Heald Green area at around 5pm. It involved two vehicles, with a silver Toyota seen badly damaged on a pedestrian island.
Two casualties were cared for at the scene by paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service. Greater Manchester Police said it was thought those involved sustained minor injuries.
Pictures showed a large emergency response at the scene, including fire crews and paramedics. The road remained closed for around an hour while the scene was cleared.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 5pm this evening (Wednesday 14 January), three fire engines from Wythenshawe and Cheadle fire stations, alongside the technical response unit from Leigh, were called to attend a road traffic collision involving two vehicles near Finney Lane, Manchester.
“Crews arrived quickly and worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. Two casualties were transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service. Firefighters were in attendance for around forty five minutes.”