A MINI bus and car were badly damaged in a rush hour collision in Bolton town centre this evening.

The two vehicles collided on the corner of Great Moor Street and Newport Street at around 4.25pm.

An ambulance is on the scene outside Olympus Chip Shop and treated the driver of the mini bus, which was carrying four passengers.

The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged while the front of the car was badly crushed.

The driver of the car reported no injuries on the scene and was the only occupant of the vehicle.

No roads have been closed as a result of the collision.