Ainsworth Lane shut after crash leaves car on its side

The crash happened on Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Moor, just before 11pm. (Image: Phil Taylor) A number of parked cars[1] were damaged in the crash.

One eye witness told The Bolton News[2]: “The road was shut from the Thicketford Road side for around 200 yards, with a car on its side. (Image: Phil Taylor) “Around five cars were damaged and another one which was parked further up.

“There were two fire engines and four police cars. An ambulance was on the scene as well. “Crews are now leaving the scene, but the road is closed because the overturned car is still in the middle of the road and there is broken glass everywhere.

(Image: Phil Taylor) “The police helicopter was also circling in the area, over Ticketford Road and Seven Acres Country Park.” He added: “The ambulance is still on the scene but other emergency services are leaving.”

Residents came out their homes[3] after hearing the crash. (Image: Phil Taylor) There have been a number of crashes on Ainsworth Lane, including one in September last year, which left a number of parked cars damaged.

We will bring you more on this incident as we get it.

We are currently putting closures on the main carriageway on M60 between j20 and j21 due to police incident

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) July 31, 2024[4]

Also on the roads tonight, police are closing off the section of the M60 due to an incident.

The closure affects junction 20 and junction 21.

References

1. ^ cars (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ The Bolton News (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
3. ^ homes (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
4. ^ July 31, 2024 (twitter.com)