Biker killed in crash

A MOTOR-CYCLIST has died after a crash in Oldham last night.

The incident happened at around 7pm at the junction of Shaw Road and Huddersfield Road.

The motor-cyclist, believed to be aged 40, was involved in an accident with a Fiat 500 car.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died later the same day.

Huddersfield Road was closed at its junction with Lees Road and Cross Street for several hours.

Sgt Kevin Woodward, of the police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This man has sadly lost his life and we are investigating the full circumstances of the collision.

“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses but would ask if anyone else saw the collision or either vehicle in the moments beforehand that they call us.”

Anyone who witnessed the accident should call the unit on 0161-856 4741.