A car flipped onto its roof after a crash on a main road in Salford.
The incident happened on Regent Road, near the roundabout where the road merges into the M602, just before 5am this morning (Sunday). Fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene.
Firefighters used specialist equipment to overturn the car. It has not yet been confirmed whether anyone was injured in the crash.
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The road was closed off while emergency services dealt with the incident. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 5am this morning (10 July) firefighters were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one car on the M602, Salford.
"Fire crews from Salford fire station arrived quickly at the scene and used a winch to swiftly right the vehicle, which had overturned, before clearing and making the scene safe. GMFRS were in attendance for just over an hour.”
A tweet posted by TfGM this morning said: "A57 Regent Road, Salford. Road blocked westbound at Salford Arch / M602 junction due to an RTC @HighwaysNWEST.
"Traffic signals damaged - reported for repair Divert via Regent Road roundabout and expect delays.
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