An air ambulance was dispatched to Royton town centre on Thursday morning following a crash on Middleton Road near the Co-op store. Emergency services responded to the incident at the junction with Rochdale Road. A pedestrian was treated for injuries that were not considered major. The North West Air Ambulance Charity confirmed its H72 helicopter responded to a road traffic collision in Oldham. Middleton Road was closed for several hours before reopening before midday. No arrests were made in connection with the incident.
A major crash closed Broadway in Chadderton both directions on March 17, 2026, after 6pm. Emergency services responded to a collision involving three vehicles near Elk Mill roundabout. An air ambulance was called to the scene. Traffic built up between Elk Mill roundabout and Netherhey Lane. Fire crews from Chadderton, Oldham, and Ashton attended. Police urged motorists to avoid the area. Some buses to Manchester City match were delayed. Multiple damaged cars were visible at the Elk Mill Shopping Park junction.
A man was hospitalised following a crash between a car and pedestrian in Oldham town centre on Saturday night, March 7. Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of the crash on Fairbottom Street at around 8.50pm. Emergency services attended the scene where a police cordon was established at the junction between Fairbottom Street and Yorkshire Street. The man sustained serious injuries but they are not believed to be life-threatening. Police are continuing enquiries to investigate the incident.
A Home Bargains lorry crashed on Ripponden Road, A672, between Denshaw and Newhey near the M62 motorway this morning. The vehicle ended up half on the road and half in a field, with police and recovery vehicles attending the scene. Greater Manchester Police confirmed no injuries occurred but reported damage to walls and pavement. The road was temporarily blocked to passing traffic before being reopened according to AA Traffic maps. Home Bargains has been contacted for comment on the incident.
A crash on the M62 between Junction 22 (Saddleworth) and Junction 21 (Newhey) caused long delays during rush hour on February 25, 2026. The collision involved a car and a van, with the car unable to drive away and requiring recovery. Traffic stretched back to near Junction 23 (Outlane), with delays lasting until shortly before 9am. Emergency services attended the scene, and Greater Manchester Police confirmed no injuries were reported. The incident occurred shortly before 7am, with two lanes initially closed before being reopened.