School child injured after being 'struck by vehicle'
has been closed after a school child was airlifted to hospital following a crash.
Moss Bank Way is shut in both directions between Smithills Dean Road and Blackburn Road following the incident, which happened at about 3.35pm today .In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "GMP received a call at approximately 3.35pm today, Friday 17 March 2023, to reports of a road traffic collision on Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge in Bolton, between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
"Firefighters secured the vehicle, established a safe zone for the air ambulance to operate in, and erected screens to provide dignity to the patient while paramedics provided emergency care. A fire service trauma technician also provided aid to another person at the scene who was affected by the incident. The casualty was taken to hospital by air ambulance for further treatment. Firefighters were there for approximately one hour.
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