Police issue witness appeal following fatal road incident near Alexandra Park

Emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Park Road, close to the junction at the entrance to the Alexandra Retail Park

Police officers are appealing for information after a man died following a road traffic collision in Oldham on Saturday.

At around 3.15pm, emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Park Road, at the junction close to the entrance to the Alexandra Retail Park.

It is believed that one vehicle was travelling South East along Park Road, with another travelling in the opposite direction, waiting to turn into the retail park.

As one has travelled through the junction, the two vehicles have collided, causing one of the vehicles to collide with two people on a pedestrian refuge island.

Sadly, one of the pedestrians, aged 59, suffered fatal injuries.

Another man, also aged 59, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.

Two drivers - a man and a woman, aged 32 and 36 respectively - have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Both remain in custody for questioning.

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2040 of 09/03/2024.

Information can also be shared using GMP's 'tell us about' tool or LiveChat function on the website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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