LIVE: Major road shut near Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United fixture after two-car crash

A major road in Salford has been shut following a two-car crash this morning.

Emergency services were called to the smash involving two cars in Regent Road at about 8am today. Firefighters rescued two people who were trapped inside one of the vehicles.

The road was taped off between Ordsall Lane and Trinty Way following the crash. Pictures from the scene show two badly damaged vehicles inside the cordoned off area.

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It is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured in the crash.

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

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for more information.

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