Victoria Wood statue knocked over in dramatic overnight crash

This is the scene in Bury after a statue paying tribute to one of the town's heroes was knocked down overnight. The Victoria Wood statue was unveiled in 2019, three years after the comedian and TV star's death.

It has stood in Church Gardens, off Silver Street, for five years as a tribute to her legacy. But now it is on its side and surrounded by barriers, having been knocked out of the ground in a collision.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the collision late last night (June 3). A silver people carrier was seen involved in the smash, with its front end trashed in the collision.

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The vehicle has since been removed from the scene. Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Emergency services have been contacted for further details. Bury Council has also been approached regarding the statue.

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This was the scene moments after last night's collision.

Greater Manchester Police was called out to the incident ahortly after 10pm last night.

The driver involved went to hospital for treatment on his injuries.

GMP says the injuries are not believed to be serious or life-changing.

No arrests have been made following the crash.

Regarded as a comedy legend and one of TV's most beloved stars in the 1980s, Victoria Wood was born in Prestwich and brought up in Bury.

Having appeared on TV in the 1970s, she soared to stardom in the following decade with series include Wood and Walters, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, and Acorn Antiques.

Her stand-up shows featured hilarious musical performances and monologues.

She won new fans in the late 1990s as creator of the sitcom Dinnerladies, but in