Road closed and two taken to hospital with burns after car catches fire

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Road closed and two taken to hospital with burns after car catches fire
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Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to the scene

A major road in the Hindley area of Wigan was also closed off as emergency services responded to the incident at lunchtime today - Monday.

Greater Manchester Police haven't provided an update on their conditions in hospital. Sexes and ages also haven't been confirmed.Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to Atherton Road in Hindley. In a statement, GMP said: "Emergency services are responding to a vehicle fire on Atherton Road in Hindley this afternoon ."The road is closed in both directions as officers deal with the incident."

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At shortly after 12.30pm one fire engine from Hindley Community Fire Station attended a care fire on Atherton Road, Hindley Green. "Firefighters have extinguished the fire and remain at the scene alongside colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police."Police urged motorists to use alternative routes.

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