Three car crash closes Broadway in Royton near Elk Mill Shopping Park
A three-car collision closed Broadway in Royton on Tuesday March 17 at approximately 5:20pm between Elk Mill Shopping Park and Netherhey Lane. The crash involved a Mercedes, a Toyota Prius, and an unidentified third vehicle. Greater Manchester Police, fire crews from Chadderton and Oldham stations, and ambulance services responded to the scene. The area remained taped off for much of the evening, affecting traffic including Match Day Bus 13 heading to Manchester City's Champions League match. Staff at Elk Mill Shopping Park were allowed to leave as they finished shifts, but public access was blocked.