Three Hospitalized After Police Car Collision in Stafford

A serious road traffic collision occurred on Hulton Lane in Bolton, leading to a two-hour closure while emergency services, including fire, police, and ambulance, responded. This incident is part of a broader police operation targeting speeding and collisions in Bolton, where six speed cameras have been installed in hotspots, including Hulton Lane, primarily for educational purposes rather than enforcement. Separately, in Stafford, three people were hospitalized following a crash involving a marked police car responding to a 999 call at the junction of Corporation Street and Crooked Bridge Road. The collision involved the police car, a Volvo, and a Nissan Micra; the Volvo's driver sustained a head injury, while the Nissan's driver and passenger were also hospitalized. Police officers involved did not require hospital treatment, and authorities have requested witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward to assist in the investigation. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and the efforts by authorities to address traffic collisions and speeding.