Two people were injured after a collision between two cars outside the Home Bargains store on Market Street, Farnworth on Sunday afternoon.
The incident happened at about 3.40pm on 26 July. Photographs from the location show one vehicle damaged on the driver’s side and the other with front-end damage. Crews from the fire service and ambulance service attended and made the area safe while casualties were assessed.
Emergency response and what happened at the scene
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said fire crews were on site for around 30 minutes. Units attending included two fire engines and an Enhanced Rescue Unit. Paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service also treated two casualties at the scene.
“Shortly after 3.40pm on Sunday 26 July, two fire engines from Farnworth and Hindley fire stations, and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Leigh Community Fire Station, were called to attend a road traffic collision involving two cars on Market Street. Crews arrived quickly, made the area safe and assisted North West Ambulance Service in assessing two casualties at the scene. Firefighters were in attendance for approximately 30 minutes.”
Greater Manchester Police were contacted for comment.
Local impact and practical information
The collision occurred on a busy retail stretch of Farnworth, where shops and passing traffic can lead to congestion. While emergency services dealt with the incident, road users and pedestrians in the vicinity were likely to have experienced short delays. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when using Market Street until any necessary clear-up work is completed.
- Time of incident: around 3.40pm on Sunday 26 July
- Location: Market Street, outside Home Bargains
- Casualties: two people assessed by paramedics
- Emergency services: GMFRS and North West Ambulance Service attended; GMP contacted
| Resource | Origin | On scene time |
|---|---|---|
| Fire engine | Farnworth | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Fire engine | Hindley | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Enhanced Rescue Unit | Leigh Community Fire Station | Approx. 30 minutes |
Further updates will be issued by the emergency services if additional information becomes available. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police to assist their inquiries.
This report focuses on the immediate facts of the incident and the response by emergency services in Farnworth.
