Public rescue couple from BMW after it smashes through barrier

A man and a woman had to be pulled from a car by members of the public after it smashed through a roundabout barrier and crashed into an underpass this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the crash on a roundabout in Salford, Greater Manchester at around 12.40pm.

The collision saw the car left lying sideways on a public walkway as two people were taken to hospital by ambulance, according to police.

Passers-by rushed to help, pulling a man and woman from the dark silver BMW, reports Manchester Evening News.

They were then treated by North West Ambulance Service paramedics at the scene but the extent of their injuries is not yet known.

Witnesses reported a ‘large emergency response’ at the scene, with firefighters, police and paramedics in attendance.

A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said only one vehicle was involved in the collision.

North West Ambulance Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Greater Manchester Police were encouraging drivers to avoid the area earlier today and said ‘enquiries are ongoing’.

Travelling into #Manchester from #Salford ? Pendleton roundabout is currently closed for traffic going into Manchester following a collision. It is expected to be closed for several hours so please avoid the area where possible. pic.twitter.com/zmZ7nvDnMs

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) October 27, 2019