Emergency services called to yet another crash at ‘junction of doom’

Emergency services were called to Blackburn Road at around 9.30pm after a crash on the junction of Crompton Way.

The crash is the latest at the junction which has been previously been described as the junction ‘of doom’.

(Image: Phil Taylor)

Police were at the scene blocking off part of the junction, with eye-witnesses say it was a two car crash.

(Image: Phil Taylor) Pictures from the scene show a car badly damaged at the front.

It is not known if anybody was injured in smash.

AA traffic alerts is showing that traffic continues to be slow at the junction, although traffic is moving.

The junction underwent  a £1M improvement scheme, funded by the GM Growth Deal Fund.

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It involved alterations to the junction arrangement and the provision of a dedicated left turn lane from Moss Bank Way onto Blackburn Road.

The aim of the scheme was designed to reduce congestion and improve safety at the junction and provide better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

There have been a number of accidents at the junction, which has been termed the ‘junction of doom’ by residents.

The cause of tonight’s collision is not know.

We will bring you more on this in the morning.

Source – INDIA TV