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Road horror
Reporter: Helen Korn
Date online: 17 January 2012
A WOMAN has died and her husband remains in a critical condition following a horrific accident in Shaw yesterday.
The couple had been holding hands as they crossed Crompton Way, at its junction with Milnrow Road — a notorious accident blackspot — at 3.05pm when they were hit by a blue Toyota Yaris.
The couple were taken to hospital with head injuries. Police confirmed this morning that the woman (60) had died.
Her husband (65) remains in a critical condition and was transferred to Salford Royal, formerly Hope Hospital. An elderly woman driver was put in a neck brace and on to a stretcher.
The car had a broken windscreen and damaged bonnet. The road was scattered with possessions belonging to the couple.
Crompton Way was closed and the traffic was slow in both directions at the Rochdale Road junction for several hours following the incident. Witnesses should call 0161-856 8473.
Accidents on Crompton Way, as well as concerns about drivers not being able to see properly, have prompted junction improvements.
In 2010, Oldham Council completed improvements on Crompton Way between Linney Lane and Rochdale Road.
These included replacing pedestrian guard rails, resurfacing work and new road markings, as well as replacement crash barriers.
Comments
My heart goes out to these poor people and their family - I am so sorry to see this story.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing (and maybe it wouldn't have prevented this from happening) but I have often wondered why this crossing has not been converted into a pelican crossing during past improvements.
I would go one further than changing the crossing to a pelican, There needs to be traffic lights installed at the junction of Milnrow road, Linney lane and Salt Street
Stop being blinkered, Remove the potential problem all together by installing a bridge. Keep the public safe 100%
Sadly its not the first fatality on this crossing. As pointed out, its a notorious blackspot. Maybe a pedestrian subway and a traffic roundabout above taking in Salt street,Linney lane and Milnrow road is an option that may save lives?
My thoughts are with the family.
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This pedestrian crossing is situated in a ridiculous place. It is situated in the centre of two busy junctions with traffic coming from five directions no wonder it is a notorious accident blackspot.
It should have been changed to a pelican crossing a long time ago.
By Saddleworth1 @ 17/01/2012 15:57:40