Five people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Sale that saw one person cut free from the wreckage by firefighters.

At around 9.30pm on Saturday, firefighters were called out to a crash on Ashton Lane, Sale.

Two fire engines from Sale and Altrincham fire stations attended the scene where two cars had crashed.

Firefighters cut one person free from a car and five people were taken to hospital in total.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "At around 9.30pm on Saturday, firefighters were called out to a road traffic collision on Ashton Lane, Sale.

“Two fire engines from Sale and Altrincham fire stations attended the scene where two cars had collided.

"One person was extricated from a vehicle by firefighters and five casualties involved have all been taken to hospital."

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information.