Devastation after car crash in Wardle

Several cars have been written off following a collision on Birch Road in Wardle during the early hours of Thursday morning (9 August).

Three cars and a truck were badly damaged during the incident, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Neighbours heard ‘a noise like an explosion’ and rushed outside to the devastating scene.

 

 

One resident, Mandy Tiffany said: “We heard what sounded like an explosion and opened the blinds to see a business sprinter van smashed into our cars. I ran out thinking someone must be dead.”

The residents’ vehicles have been so badly damaged that they have all had to hire cars.

Mandy continued: “We weren’t hurt but the stress is awful. My neighbour had to spend £300 on new car seats yesterday which she won’t get back until it’s gone through and we have all missed work.”

She added: “I’m glad no-one was physically injured: it could have been so much worse.”

 

 

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 11.45pm on Wednesday 8 August 2018, police were called to reports of a collision where a van had collided with six cars on Birch road in Wardle.

"Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving."