Investigation launched after man injured trying to stop vehicle rolling down road in Trafford

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision after a man tried to stop his vehicle from rolling down a road in Trafford yesterday (Monday 18) at around 5.30pm.

Emergency services attended the scene, and a 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The victim was sat in the front nearside passenger seat of his vehicle which was initially parked up and stationary on Shay Lane on a slight decline.

Initial enquiries suggest while he waited for his work colleague to return to the vehicle, the vehicle began to roll down Shay Lane and there has been an attempt to prevent this.

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 2594 18/11/24

Information can also be shared using their 'report' tool or LiveChat function on their website.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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