Busy road closed off both ways after two-car crash

A busy road in Bolton has been closed off this morning after a crash.

Blackburn Road is shut both ways near The Lamb Inn pub.

Police were called to the scene after a black Kia Soul and a blue Vauxhall Corsa crashed at around 7.55am.

No-one was seriously injured in the smash, a spokesperson for GMP said.

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Traffic is now building in the area as the aftermath of the crash is cleaned up.

A GMP spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.55am this morning to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Blackburn Road.

"A black Kia Soul and a blue Vauxhall Corsa are involved.

"There are no serious injuries.

"The road will remain closed for Highways to attend and clean up the scene."

In a tweet posted at around 8.20am, TfGM said: "A666 Blackburn Road, Bolton is closed in both directions outside The Lamb Inn.

"This is due to a road traffic collision.

"Congestion is building in the area, please seek an alternative route if you're heading this way.

#TfGMTraffic for further updates."

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