Scene of chaos as car lands on side after four-car crash

This was the chaotic scene left behind after a dramatic four car crash on a street in Newton Heath that left one car on its side and others severely damaged.

One car was pictured flipped onto its side, while another was shown with its windows and windscreen smashed, with a third seen with its boot torn open and bonnet crushed, following the collision on Briscoe Lane this morning (Sunday). There are unconfirmed reports that one of the cars involved crashed through the gates of a nearby church.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were all called out to the scene in the early hours of this morning. It's understood one person was injured in the collision. Their condition and gender is currently unknown.

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Briscoe Lane was closed off while emergency services worked at the scene.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 5.20am this morning (Sunday, August 4), one fire engine from Blackley Community Fire Station was called to attend a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on Briscoe Lane, Manchester.

“Our crew arrived quickly and used specialist equipment to make the area safe. Firefighters were in attendance for approximately 30 minutes.”

The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service for more information.