Police were called after a suspected stolen Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision with a wall at St James Church (Hope) in the early hours of this morning (Friday 20th March).
The collision happened at the junction of Eccles Old Road with Lancaster Road, both of which were temporarily closed this morning.
Police say that the occupants of the vehicle somehow managed to miraculously flee the scene before they arrived.
The collision was so strong that it sent a safety bollard flying through the air which embedded into one of the churches stained glass windows and the wreckage of the vehicle somersaulting over the opposite side of the wall.
For awhile the police helicopter hovered over head as they searched for those involved.
SalfordOnline member Victoria Blair posted a video of the scene onto the group.
Video: https://www.facebook.com/victoria.kidd.77/videos/10156597564167134/
Enquiries are still on going into the incident.
A GMP Spokesperson said:
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“Shortly after 4.35am today (Friday 20 March 2020), police were called to reports that a Vauxhall Astra had collided with a church on Eccles Old Road at the junction with Lancaster Road in Eccles.
“The occupants of the suspected stolen Vauxhall fled the scene prior to police arrival.
“Officers are searching the area with the support of the police helicopter and road closures are in place.
“No arrests have currently been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 392 of 20/03/20, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Photo/Video: Victoria Blair
Edited by KARL
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