Girl, 6, fighting for her life after three-car crash

Three people from a single car were taken to hospital after the crash (Pictures: Facebook)

A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life after three cars were involved in a crash on a street in Bolton.

The child was among three people who were taken to hospital on Saturday night from a single vehicle in the collision.

They were travelling in a car which was hit when another car crossed over to the other side of the Chorley Old Road carriageway while travelling east.

A third car was exiting Avenue Road, which joins Chorley Old Road in the north-west of the Greater Manchester town.

Emergency services were called to the crash at around 10.30pm on Saturday.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were following several lines of enquiry as an investigation into the incident continues.

A spokesperson said: ‘It’s believed that one of the cars was travelling in an easterly direction along Chorley Old Road, with the second car exiting Avenue Street, onto Chorley Old Road.

‘The first car crossed onto the opposing side of the carriageway, colliding with the third car.

Sadly, three people from the third car were taken to hospital for further treatment. The injuries of a six-year-old girl are believed to be life threatening.

‘GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are following several lines of enquiry but are now appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have information regarding the incident to come forward.’

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