Driver in serious condition in hospital after four-vehicle crash

A man has been arrested after one driver was seriously injured and another sustained minor injuries following a four-vehicle smash in Oldham. 

It happened at around 10.10am on Saturday morning (August 8). 

A white Citroen Relay Panel Van, grey Toyota Corolla, black Fiat 500L, and a white Vauxhall Astra were all involved in a collision, at the junction of Manchester Street and Tattersall Street.

It is understood that the van was driving on Manchester Street towards Oldham town centre when it collided with the Toyota. They subsequently crashed into the Fiat and the Vauxhall. 

Greater Manchester Police say that the driver of the Toyota – a 50-year-old man – suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the Fiat – a 45-year-old woman – sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by emergency services. She was taken to hospital as a precaution.  

Police have also confirmed that a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

He has since been released under investigation, and is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries.

Police investigating the crash are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information, including dash cam footage.

Sergeant Matt Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a nasty collision which has resulted in a man being seriously injured in hospital; we wish him a quick and healthy recovery.

“I want to hear from anyone who witnessed this collision, at what would have been a busy time of morning. Whether you saw the incident or have any footage please do contact us so we can accurately piece together how this event occurred.”

Anyone with any information or footage should contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1563 of 08/08/2020. Details can also be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.