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Horror pictures have revealed the aftermath of a major car crash in Rochdale on Sunday (October 26). Emergency crews were called to the serious collision on the A627(M) northbound, between the M62 and Rochdale. A car is understood to have struck a large road sign before crashing and flipping over onto its roof. The wreckage was left in the middle of the carriageway and seen smoking in social media footage. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE A man, believed to be the only person involved, was taken to hospital for treatment after getting out of the car before emergency services arrived. The A627(M) was completely closed off northbound following the incident, with multiple police and ambulance vehicles seen in attendance, along with fire crews. Other videos showed the crushed grey car on its roof with smoke plumes seen coming from the bonnet. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers responded to an incident on A627 in Rochdale after reports that a vehicle overturned after colliding with a road sign and streetlighting. "One male was taken to hospital and is being treated for his injures. Our officers are on the scene and there may be some delays following lane closures to ensure the safe recovery of those involved." There was heavy traffic as a result on the M62 in both directions approaching junction 20 for Rochdale following the incident. As of 5pm, the northbound carriageway of the A627 (M) remained blocked. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service added: "At around 2:45pm this afternoon (Sunday, October 26), firefighters were called to reports of a crash on the A627 in Rochdale near Sandbrook retail park. “Two fire engines from Rochdale fire station, along with the technical rescue unit from Ashton fire station, quicky arrived at the scene where a car had crashed into the streetlighting and overturned. "One male casualty self-rescued from the vehicle before the arrival of the fire service. Crews remain at the scene while they work with the Highways Agency to make the area safe.” Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a further update. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
