FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE TWO PEOPLE AFTER VEHICLE COLLISION ON REGENT ROAD THIS MORNING

Regent Road close to the Campanile hotel was closed off this morning after a collision between two cars in which two people had to be rescued by Firefighters after becoming trapped within the wreckage.

The accident is said to have happened around 8am this morning (Saturday 16th April).

Police quickly erected a cordon between Ordsall Lane and Trinty Way whilst emergency services attended the scene.

The road is expected to be closed for at least another 2-3 hours which could have an impact on this evenings match at Old Trafford.

So far, no details as to the medical state of the occupants has been released.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:

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“At around 8am this morning (Saturday 16 April) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars on Regent Road, Salford.

“Two fire engines from Salford and the Technical Response Unit from Leigh were mobilised to the incident, where firefighters used cutting gear and other specialist equipment to rescue two people from a vehicle and convey them into the care of colleagues from North West Ambulance Service. Two other people had self-rescued prior to crews’ arrival.

“Firefighters made the area safe before departing after around an hour and a half at the scene.”