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A major road, which was the site of a serious crash this week, is 'having incidents all the time' and action needs to be taken to prevent further collisions, according to locals. In the latest in a long line of crashes on Chorley Old Road, a six-year-old girl is in critical condition following a three-car collision on Saturday (November 9) night. Read more: Emergency services called to Chorley Old Road after crash Read more: Teen threw 'unidentified liquid' at man on Chorley Old Road Two other victims are also in hospital.
Police say they believe that one of the cars was travelling in an easterly direction along the road, with the second car exiting Avenue Street, onto Chorley Old Road. The first car crossed onto the opposing side of the carriageway, hitting the third car. The road where the crash happened (Image: NQ) Although the cause of the crash is still under investigation, it has prompted calls to improve the road.
Safija Topolovic, from Crumbs Cafe, opposite where Saturday's crash happened, said: "It's happened many times before, all the time. "I think we need a traffic light or a speed camera to prevent more happening. "But still, maybe that wouldn't help because drivers would just ignore them, I've ran out of things to say about the road.
"It makes me feel unsafe [with the amount of incidents occurring]. "My thoughts are with everybody involved." The cafe is opposite where the collision occured (Image: NQ) A customer in the cafe added that the CCTV looking down on the road reportedly doesn't have infrared imaging, so can't capture images clearly at night.
He said: "I was attacked last year and the police couldn't do anything because the CCTV couldn't capture stuff at night." Another man, who appeared to have had fingers damaged, and was leaning out the top window of a terraced house on Avenue Street, added: "It's not just crashes that are a problem around here. Read more: Man suffers serious injuries after Chorley Old Road assault "I got my fingers cut off with a machete a few months ago.
"They cut four major arteries. "So yeah, there's always something going on around here whether it's crashes or other stuff." A spokesperson for GMP said, at the time: "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.
" GMP have been approached for further comment..
