Horror three-car crash leaves girl, 6, fighting for life with two others also rushed to hospital

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl is fighting for her life and two others are in hospital after a horror three-car smash.

Police were called to reports of the tragedy in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, at 10.30pm last night.

Greater Manchester Police understand one car had been travelling along Chorley Old Road.

A second car pulled out from Avenue Street, looking to join Chorley Old Road.

It is believed the first car then swerved into the wrong lane and crashed into an oncoming vehicle.

Three people from the third car were rushed to hospital, including a six-year-old girl who is in a life-threatening condition.

Cops have urged anyone with any information or dashcam footage to contact the force.

A GMP spokesperson said: “At 10:30pm last night (Saturday 9 November) we were called to reports of a serious collision between three cars on Chorley Old Road, Bolton.

“It’s believed that one of the cars was travelling in an easterly direction along Chorley Old Road, with the second car exiting Avenue Street, onto Chorley Old Road.

“The first car crossed onto the opposing side of the carriageway, colliding with the third car.

“Sadly, three people from the third car were taken to hospital for further treatment.

“The injuries of a six-year-old girl are believed to be life threatening.

“GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are following several lines of enquiry but are now appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have information regarding the incident to come forward.

“This includes anyone with relevant dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the area and captures any of the incident.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 846 4741 or 101, quoting log 3388 of 9/11/24.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.