Child airlifted to hospital after being 'struck by vehicle' on busy road

A child has been airlifted to hospital after being 'struck by a vehicle' on a busy road.

Emergency services were called to the crash in Moss Bank Way, Bolton, at about 3.35pm today (Friday). The child, who was a pedestrian, was airlifted to hospital.

Their age, gender and the extent of their injuries has not yet been revealed.

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A second person was assessed by a fire service trauma technician at the scene.

The road was taped off in both directions between Blackburn Road and Broad'o'th Lane following the incident. The westbound carriageway has since reopened.

An eyewitness reported at least six police cars at the scene, which is near to Astley Bridge Park.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "GMP received a call at approximately 3.35pm today, Friday 17 March 2023, to reports of a road traffic collision on Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge in Bolton, between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

"Colleagues from NWAS, GMFRS and Helimed attended, airlifting a casualty to hospital.

"Moss Bank Way is closed in both directions up to Blackburn Road and Broad'o'th Lane whilst investigations are ongoing."

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service added: "Just before 4pm today, Friday 17th March 2023, a fire engine from Bolton North fire station and the Technical Response Unit from Ashton supported colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police at the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a vehicle that struck a school child on Moss Bank Way, Bolton.

"Firefighters secured the vehicle, established a safe zone for the air ambulance to operate in, and erected