Two rescued after car crashes into front garden on Sandy Lane

The scene of the car crash in Sandy Lane, Rochdale

Two women had to be rescued from a vehicle that crashed into the garden of a semi-detached house on Sandy Lane in Rochdale.

The two females have been taken to hospital, while one adult male received treatment from paramedics.

The GMFRS Technical Response Unit and Major Response Unit were called to the scene to lift the car and ensure the area was safe. This allowed crews to perform checks and confirm that no further casualties were involved.

Road closures are in place on parts of Sandy Lane, near the junction of Viking Street.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Shortly after 6pm on Sunday 4 December 2017, police on patrol in the Rochdale area noticed a stolen silver Kia C'eed being driven along Shawclough Road.

"A short police pursuit took place and at 6.15pm the vehicle collided with a stationary vehicle, a wall and a house on Sandy Lane in Rochdale.

"Officers arrested a 23 year-old man who was the driver of the vehicle at the scene.

"Two women, aged 18 and 46, who were passengers in the vehicle, were taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

"As is normal in these situations this incident has been referred to our Professional Standards Branch and the IPCC has been informed.

"An investigation has now begun and anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101.”