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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Thomas George

Man taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Middleton

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Middleton.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Rochdale Road at about 7.05pm on Wednesday (March 9).

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence and an ambulance near to the junction with Hollin Lane.

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A male pedestrian was taken to hospital following the incident.

The M.E.N. understands that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

No arrests have been made, say police.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called around 7.05pm on Wednesday 9 March 2022 to Rochdale Road, Middleton a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

"Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital.

"No arrests were made."

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