By Stephen Topping
A woman was rushed to hospital after a crash which saw a lamppost knocked over in Salford . Emergency services descended on Manchester Road East, near the junction with Pemberton Street, in Little Hulton this morning (July 3). Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says it responded to a collision involving a car and a van shortly after 6am. Images from the scene show a grey Land Rover and a white van which appeared to be involved in the crash. The van appears to have struck a lamppost, which was seen left at an angle following the collision. Traffic was seen making its way around the crash scene following the incident. Firefighters and paramedics attended the scene, alongside workers from Salford council. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Just after 6am this morning (Thursday, July 3), one fire engine from Farnworth fire station was called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a van on Pemberton Street, Little Hulton. “The crew arrived quickly at the scene, where one of the vehicles had hit a lamppost. “Firefighters worked with Salford Council colleagues to make the area safe. “One woman was taken to hospital by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service. “Firefighters were in attendance for around 30 minutes.” — For the latest stories and breaking news visit manchestereveningnews.co.uk . Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it.