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Thomas Molloy

Elderly woman, 75, dies after being hit by a Mercedes

A 75-year-old woman has died weeks after being struck by a Mercedes, in Tameside.

The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, on December 18.

She died in hospital yesterday (Tuesday December 28), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed.

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The driver of the Mercedes stayed at the scene to help police with their enquiries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident.

No arrests have been made.

A GMP spokesman said: "A 75-year-old woman has sadly died following a collision on Wellington Road, Tameside, earlier this month.

"At around 2.10pm on Saturday 18 December, police were called to reports of a collision on Wellington Road, Ashton in Tameside, between a Mercedes and a pedestrian.

"Emergency services attended and a 75-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she sadly later died on Tuesday 28 December.

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"The driver of the Mercedes remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

PC Lee Gandy, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, added: "This is a devastating incident in which a woman has sadly died. Our thoughts go out to her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

"We are still appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the collision or have any dash-cam or CCTV footage of the incident.

"Due to this collision happening in the middle of the day and on a weekend, we are hopeful that there will be a number of people who saw this incident and will be able to assist police with enquiries.

"If you have any dash-cam footage or information please speak to police as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 1659 of 18/12/2021.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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