Police issue witness appeal after 62-year-old man suffers serious injuries in Oldham van collision

No arrests have been made and the driver is assisting with police enquiries

Police are appealing for information following a collision that occurred at around 6:30pm on Saturday (December 9), on Manchester Street in Oldham.

A van is reported to have collided with a 62-year-old male pedestrian, leaving him with serious injuries; although thankfully these were not life-threatening or life-changing.

No arrests have been made and the driver is assisting with enquiries.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Roads Policing Unit is investigating and appealing to anyone with information or footage relating to this incident (including CCTV, mobile or dashcam) to make a report to police.

You can do so by calling 0161 856 4745 quoting incident number 2946 of 09/12/2023.

Alternatively you can make a report via GMP’s website (www.gmp.police.uk) or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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