A TEXTILE worker had to be pulled free from machinery after an accident in Bury yesterday afternoon.

The man, who has not been identified but is said to be aged in his late 30s, was rushed to Bury General Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit for treatment to one of his legs.

The accident happened at P and S Textiles Ltd in Hornby Street.

A spokesman for the company said the Health and Safety Executive had been informed and an investigation had been launched to establish how the accident happened.

She said: "The member of staff was taken to hospital but his injury is thought to be minor."