Four children have been taken to hospital after a crash in Bury this evening.

Two cars collided at the junction of Bell Lane and Deal Street just before 6.10pm and a woman and children were believed to be involved.

Police and two ambulances were on the scene and neighbours reported hearing a loud "bang" at the time of the crash.

The North West Ambulance Service confirmed that four children were taken to North Manchester General Hospital.

It is believed no one suffered any serious injuries.