A van driver has been seriously injured in a crash on Buckstones Road in Shaw, Greater Manchester Police said.

Police and fire crews were called to reports of a collision involving a van at around 5.45pm on Monday (October 12). Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said one fire engine from Oldham Community Fire Station and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Ashton-under-Lyne Community Fire Station attended.

Two people were injured. Greater Manchester Police said the van driver has serious injuries and will be taken to hospital. North West Ambulance Service is assessing two casualties at the scene.

Eyewitness reports from the scene claim the vehicle involved is an Asda delivery van and that a police helicopter was also present this evening. Pictures from the incident show multiple police cars, ambulances, fire engines and a highway response unit on the country road.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At around 5.45pm on Monday 12 October, one fire engine from Oldham Community Fire Station and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Ashton-under-Lyne Community Fire Station were called to attend a road traffic collision involving one van on Buckstones Road, Shaw.

"Crews arrived quickly and are working alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. Two casualties are being assessed at the scene by North West Ambulance Service.

"Firefighters remain in attendance at this time."