Oldham crash leaves man in hospital

Hollins Road

A man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after his car crashed into four parked cars and the front of a property in Oldham.

Police were called to reports of the collision on Hollins Road in the early hours of this morning.

The 23-year-old's vehicle hit a parked car before crashing into the front of a building - and then colliding with three other parked cars.

He's currently in hospital and is understood to be in a stable condition.

At around 2.35am on Tuesday 16 June 2020, police were called to Hollins Road in Oldham to reports of a collision.

Early enquiries suggest that the first vehicle – a VW Golf – collided with a parked car before colliding with the front of a property.

Following this collision, the VW Golf has then further collided with three other parked cars.

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The driver of the VW Golf – a 23-year old man - sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital. He is in a stable condition, but his injuries are thought to be potentially life-changing.

Detective Constable Diana Dyer-Barron, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the man and his family as he receives medical treatment in hospital.

"Whilst the collision occurred in the early hours of the morning, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist our enquiries.

"Did you see or hear anything suspicious in the lead up to the collision? If so, please contact us on the number below as a matter of urgency."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 272 of 16/06/20. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.