Road taped off in Oldham after car dramatically flipped onto roof

A road was taped off in Oldham on Monday night (May 25) after a car was flipped onto its roof in a dramatic crash. Police and fire crews cordoned off the area on Butler Green in Chadderton . It followed reports of an 'upturned car' shortly after 7pm. The grey vehicle was seen having landed on its roof and had suffered severe damage.

Crews from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service worked alongside Greater Manchester Police and paramedics. A cordon was put in place before the vehicle was then recovered from the scene. Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter No further details have been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police. One witness on social media described the road as 'absolutely chaotic', with temporary work lights also causing traffic issues.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 7:11pm this evening (Monday 25 May), a fire engine from Hollins fire station was called to reports of an upturned car on Coalshaw Green Road in Chadderton, Oldham . “Crews arrived quickly at the scene and worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service to make the safe. Firefighters were in attendance for around 35 minutes.”