Traffic halted as woman hit by lorry

POLICE at the scene where a woman was knocked down by lorry on Manchester Road

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A WOMAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a lorry on Manchester Road yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a woman shortly before 3pm.

The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries and police closed the road between Edward Street and Chapel Road, on the Werneth/Chadderton border.

The lorry stopped at the scene and no arrests were made.

A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to Manchester Road shortly before 3pm to reports of a crash between a lorry and a woman.

"The woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition. No-one has been arrested following the crash."

The incident caused long delays and one motorist describing the area as "like a car park".

Bus routes were diverted via Hollins Road/Copster Hill Road, Ashton Road in both directions.

Oldham Council urged motorist to stay clear of the area, they tweeted: "Serious incident Manchester Road. Road closed in both directions, diversions in place. Please avoid the area."

Anyone with further information is urged to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.