Firefighters rescue person from car after five-vehicle smash outside McVities factory

Firefighters rescued one person from a car after a five-vehicle crash in Stockport.

The smash happened on the A6 Wellington Road North, just outside the McVities factory, at around 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday). A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said five vehicles were involved.

Pictures showed police and paramedics also on the scene. One person was 'extricated' from a vehicle, while two other people were assessed by paramedics.

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The extent of their injuries has not yet been confirmed at this stage. It is not known whether any arrests were made.

A spokesperson for GMFRS said: "At around 6.30pm on Sunday 24 September, fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Wellington Road, Stockport. Two fire engines from Moss Side and Stockport fire stations quickly attended the incident, which involved five vehicles.

"Crews used specialist equipment to extricate one person from a vehicle and a further two casualties were assessed at the scene by North West Ambulance Service. Firefighters made the area safe before departing after approximately 40 minutes at the scene."

No further details were provided by Greater Manchester Police. The North West Ambulance Service has also been contacted for a comment.

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