Teenager rushed to hospital after collision with car in Oldham

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It was at around 3pm when the emergency services were called to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrian on Manchester Road in Werneth.

When they arrived the found the boy had suffered injuries, although it’s not thought they were life-threatening.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed to the Oldham Chronicle they are looking into the incident after the child was hit by a white Citroen Berlingo.

In a statement a spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called by the ambulance service at 3.12pm this afternoon (Thursday 30 August 2018) to a report of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Manchester Road, Werneth.”

“Emergency services attended and found a boy had been in collision with a white Citroen Berlingo. “

“A boy, believed to be in his teens, was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.”

“Enquiries are ongoing.”