Boy taken to hospital following car crash on Gale Street

Collision between a Vauxhall Astra and a Toyota Corola on Gale Street, Syke

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a collision between a Vauxhall Astra and a Toyota Corolla on Gale Street, Syke.

The boy was a passenger in the Toyota; the driver of the Toyota was also taken to hospital.

The boy suffered a head injury, the driver suffered leg and arm injuries - both understood to be non-life-threatening.

Police were called shortly before 10am on Saturday (1 October).

A GMP spokesman said: “Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 and quote the reference number 895 of 01/10/16.”