Police blocked off a road and specialist Army explosive device units were called out after an old firework was discovered in the basement of a takeaway in Eccles. The incident sparked a large emergency services response on Sunday afternoon (July 3).
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Police have cordoned off the scene of a car crash appearing to involve three vehicles. The crash happened at the junction of Longford Road and Gorton Road in Stockport at around 9pm this evening (June 13).
Police are seen in images coning off a section of the road as enquiries are carried out. The circumstances of the crash have not yet been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
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The Manchester Evening News has contacted the force for more information. Two dark vehicles appear to have been damaged in the collision with the pedestrian barriers on the side of the pavement, while a while car appears to have smashed into a nearby wall at the junction.
It is understood that officers remain at the scene tonight.
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Police blocked off a road and specialist Army explosive device units were called out after an old firework was discovered in the basement of a takeaway in Eccles. The incident sparked a large emergency services response on Sunday afternoon (July 3).
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