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James Holt

Woman rescued from car after smash involving Tesla and Peugeot in Chorlton

A crash in Chorlton sparked a huge emergency services response on Sunday evening (February 13).

Two cars - a Tesla and Peugeot were involved in the smash, and one woman had to be rescued from her vehicle.

She was later taken to hospital as police remained on the scene.

Fire crews, police and paramedics all rushed to Edge Lane in Chorlton following the crash.

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Edge Lane (A5145) was shut off between Kingshill Road and St Clements Road shortly 6pm.

The crash happened beside St Clements Parish church.

The blue Peugeot pictured at the scene on Edge Lane (ASP)

Two fire engines were among those at the scene, as well as a Technical Response Unit.

The condition of the woman is not yet known.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 6pm this evening (Sunday 13th February), two fire engines from Moss side and Stretford Fire stations, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on Edge Lane, Chorlton.

“Crews arrived quickly at the scene.

"Firefighters using specialist equipment rescued a woman from one of the vehicles before her care was transferred to colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.

"The woman was then taken to hospital.

Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 6pm on Sunday (ASP)

“Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour.”

The road was closed for around two hours, and opened up at 8pm.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information on the incident.

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