Air ambulance called to Royton town centre crash
An air ambulance helicopter landed in Royton town centre this morning after a crash involving a pedestrian on Middleton Road. The emergency unfolded near the Co-op store at the junction with Rochdale Road, with the North West Air Ambulance Charity's H72 helicopter touching down to assist.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a pedestrian was treated for injuries that weren't considered major. The incident caused Middleton Road to be closed for several hours, with traffic disrupted as emergency services worked at the scene.
Videos and pictures of the air ambulance landing quickly circulated online, showing the dramatic response to the crash. The North West Air Ambulance Charity confirmed they were called to a 'road traffic collision in Oldham' around the time of the incident.
By midday, Middleton Road had reopened and no arrests had been made. The North West Ambulance Service has been approached for further comment on the medical response to the incident.
At a Glance
| What | Pedestrian crash on Middleton Road near Co-op store led to air ambulance landing |
|---|---|
| Who | North West Air Ambulance Charity, Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service |
| Where | Middleton Road, Royton town centre, near junction with Rochdale Road |
| When | Thursday March 26, morning, road reopened before midday |
| Why it matters | Emergency services response caused temporary road closure and traffic disruption |
| What's next | No arrests made, investigation continues |
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