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Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Man, 51, seriously injured after being hit by vehicle while crossing road

A man has been left seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road in Oldham.

The crash happened on Hollins Road, near the junction with Limeside Road, at around 6.45am this morning (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the scene.

A 51-year-old man was crossing Hollins Road when he was hit by the vehicle, police said. He was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

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He remains there for treatment, officers added. The driver remained at the scene after the crash and is assisting police with investigations.

No arrests have been made. Police are now urging any witnesses - or anyone who has video, doorbell or CCTV footage of the crash - to come forward. You can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 0664 of 21/01/2023.

You can also make a report via the website www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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