Three dead and three fighting for their lives after five separate incidents on Greater Manchester's roads
In the last 24 hours on Greater Manchester's roads there's been five separate incidents, leaving a woman and a teenage boy dead and four others fighting for their lives in hospital.
- 17:40 - Heywood
The first took place in Heywood yesterday evening when emergency services were called to the scene near Heywood Sports Complex on West Starkey Street at around 5.40pm.
A young girl aged 10 was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital where she remains in a serious condition.
- 20:00 - Heywood
Just hours later, another girl was hit by a car, this time on the corner of Pilsworth Road in Heywood. The 14-year-old girl was critically injured and is believed to be fighting for her life in hospital.
Police say the two incidents are not linked, despite the accidents being just hours apart.
- 11:55 - Middleton
The next incident happened just before midnight (9th November) Rochdale Road in Middleton.
The pedestrians - a 21-year-old woman and an 48-year-old man - were taken to hospital where the woman sadly died from her injuries.
The man suffered a broken wrist and severe bruising but has since been released from hospital.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Rochdale Road was closed at the junction with Mellalieu Street and Long Street but was reopened this morning.
Police Inspector Danny Byrne, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A young woman tragically lost her life this morning and a man was injured following this collision and we have specially trained officers supporting her family as they process this devastating news.
“A section of Rochdale Road was closed until shortly after 7am this morning whilst investigative enquiries were carried out and while we have a man in custody, I would continue to urge anyone with any information that could assist our enquiries to please get in touch.”
“I’m particularly keen to here from anyone who saw the collision or the Peugeot driving beforehand to contact us”Shortly after
- 02:55 - Oldham
At around 2.55am today (Saturday 10 November 2018), police were called to reports that a grey Vauxhall Insignia had collided with a bicycle on Oldham Road at the junction with Hollinwood Avenue in Oldham.
The Vauxhall Insignia fled the scene in the direction of Failsworth.
Five minutes later, police received a further report that a Vauxhall Insignia had collided with a Skoda Octavia taxi on Oldham Road in Failsworth.
The driver of the Insignia fled the scene on foot and the car has been recovered on Roberts Street.
Police immediately responded and deployed officers to both scenes to trace those involved.
A 27 year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
The cyclists – two boys aged 17 and 19 – were taken to hospital where sadly the 17-year-old died as a result of his injuries.
The 19-year-old remains in a critical condition.
The A62 Oldham Road at the junction with Hollinwood Avenue and the junction 22 exit from the M60 all remain closed while investigative work is carried out.
Inspector Danny Byrne, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a horrific set of events that tragically took the life of a teenager and has left another fighting for his life and we are doing all we can to support their families at this unimaginably difficult time.
“We immediately deployed several resources to the scenes and while we have a man in custody, our enquiries are still in the early stages and remain ongoing.
“I would urge anyone with any information to get in touch. If you think you saw the insignia in the area last night or witnessed either of these collisions, please call police as soon as possible.”
- 10:55 - Salford
Shortly before 10.40am today (Saturday 10 November 2018) police were called to reports of a collision between a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian on Monton Road in Monton.
The pedestrian - an 8 year old girl - was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Monton Road is currently closed between Cavendish Road and Half Edge Lane.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Police Sergeant Lee Westhead, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Tragically a young child lost her life this morning and we are doing all we can to support her family at this devastating time.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with any information to please get in touch with my team on 0161 856 4741.”
“The road closures will remain in place throughout the afternoon as investigative work is carried out so please avoid the area where possible.
Anyone with information should call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 09/11/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.