Man hospitalised after car-pedestrian crash in Oldham town centre
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Oldham town centre on Saturday night. The collision happened on Fairbottom Street at around 8.50pm, prompting a swift response from emergency services and police.
Officers sealed off the junction with Yorkshire Street, where a police cordon was visible in videos shared on social media. Multiple police vehicles and officers attended the scene as paramedics treated the injured pedestrian.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man's injuries were serious but not life-threatening. He was taken to hospital for treatment as officers launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
The incident adds to a concerning pattern of serious incidents in Oldham's town centre, following recent shootings and other violent crimes that have left residents shaken. Police say enquiries are ongoing as they piece together what happened.
At a Glance
| What | Car-pedestrian collision on Fairbottom Street |
|---|---|
| Who | Injured man, Greater Manchester Police, emergency services |
| Where | Fairbottom Street junction with Yorkshire Street, Oldham town centre |
| When | Saturday, March 7 at approximately 8.50pm |
| Why it matters | Serious injury to pedestrian in busy town centre raises safety concerns |
| What's next | Police investigation ongoing, enquiries continuing |
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