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Ashlie Blakey

Touching floral tributes, football scarves and balloons left at scene where man died in horror crash

Tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in Tameside.

The victim, named in the tributes from family and friends as Phil, died in a crash at the junction of Bayley Street and Bridge Street in Stalybridge on Sunday night.

A grey Ford Focus failed to stop at the junction and collided with an Audi A3, police said.

Emergency services were scrambled to the scene but sadly, a man - an occupant of the Focus - was pronounced dead.

The scene of the crash has been covered in tributes (STEVE ALLEN)

Following the tragedy, the family and friends of Phil, also named 'Oggy' by his pals, have covered the scene of the crash with heartbreaking tributes.

Dozens of floral bouquets have been left by loved ones.

Manchester United scarves have been tied to a fence.

Tributes have been written on a football shirt (STEVE ALLEN)

A football shirt, which has 'RIP Oggy' written on it, has also been tied to some railings.

Balloons which spell the initials 'P O' have been placed at the scene.

One tribute read: God bless Phil. Taken too soon. Too young to go.

"Thank you for all our treasured memories. Love you millions."

A man sadly died in a crash on Sunday night (STEVE ALLEN)

Another said: "Fly high Oggy, love you mate."

An investigation was launched by Greater Manchester Police after the crash.

The driver of the Audi - a 24-year-old man - suffered minor injuries, a spokesperson said in a statement.

Police at the scene on Bayley Street after the crash (Manchester Evening News)

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone who helped give first aid at the scene, is being urged to come forward.

PC Darren White of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim's family at this terribly difficult time.

"A full investigation is underway and we encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, especially those who may have provided first aid at scene or anyone with information to please get in touch."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3196 of the 9 May 2021, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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