A driver crashed a suspected stolen car into another car in Radcliffe, leaving a man in hospital.

The Bolton News understands thieves stole a car before crashing into another car just yards away, causing the stolen car to roll on to its side.

The crash, which happened at around 7pm yesterday, Thursday, at the junction of Smyrna Street and Ainsworth Street, left the driver of the other car needing hospital treatment.

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) was called to make the car safe and to provide First Aid until the ambulance service and paramedics could take over.

A GMFRS spokesperson said: “At just before 7.10pm last night (Thursday, March 7) two fire engines from Bury and Whitefield fire stations were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on Smyrna Street, Radcliffe.

“Firefighters treated one man at the scene before handing them to the care of colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.

"Crews made the scene safe and were in attendance for around 40 minutes.”

Greater Manchester Police is investigating.

A force spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Police responded to a road traffic collision on Smyrna Street in Radcliffe at around 7pm on Thursday, March 7 2024. Thankfully injuries sustained were not believed to be life-threatening.

"As a result, an investigation has been launched into a theft of motor vehicle.

"Enquiries are ongoing with no arrests at this stage.

"If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to 101 quoting incident 3087 of 07/03/2024."

A North West Ambulance spokesperson added: “The police called us to respond to a road traffic collision at 6.59pm.

"A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with minor injuries.”

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