Two police vehicles collide in Wigan

They had been responding to reports of a possible stolen vehicle

Author: Alex UsherPublished 19th Nov 2021
Last updated 19th Nov 2021

At around 9.40pm yesterday (18 November) a collision occurred between two police vehicles on Rydal Street, Leigh.

Officers had been responding to reports of a possible stolen vehicle in the area when the collision occurred at the junction of Rydal Street and Boughey Street.

One of the police vehicles involved in the collision subsequently collided with the wall of a nearby property, causing extensive damage. This building was assessed and made safe.

Other Emergency services also attended the scene. Officers were treated however none of the injuries are believed to be serious.

Police are now appealing for dashcam footage from the crash.

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