A road in Bolton was closed this evening after a tree  branch is thought to have hit a heavy goods vehicle collided.

Emergency services were called to Bradshaw Road, Turton, at around 5pm this evening.

One person was assessed by paramedics at the scene but did not require any treatment.

The road was closed in both directions and a cordon was put in place as firefighters worked to remove the tree from the road.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 4.55pm this afternoon (Thursday 15 August), two fire engines from Bolton Central and Bolton North fire stations were called to attend a road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and a tree on Bradshaw Road, Bolton.

“Crews arrived quickly and are currently working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and Bolton Council to make the area safe.”

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One person who witnessed the aftermath was nearby resident Tanya Leegay.

She said: "I heard a big noise and came out.

"I heard they cut the guy out of the vehicle and he was ok he just had a few bruises.

"There was an accident here a few weeks ago as well.

"It is not a bad road, I have lived here for ten years and those two are the only accidents we have seen."