BREAKING: Man seriously hurt after being hit by minibus
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a minibus in Oldham. Chamber Road was closed for hours following a collision involving a pedestrian and a minibus.
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries during the incident, at about 4.20pm yesterday. Police said the driver of the minibus is assisting with enquiries.
Paramedics were scrambled to the scene and an air ambulance landed nearby. Officers said a nearby crash involving a car hitting a lamp post was unrelated to the serious collision. READ MORE : Airline apologises after 'nightmare' wait at Manchester Airport baggage reclaim as luggage piles up A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a road traffic collision involving a minibus and a pedestrian on Chamber Road in Oldham just before 4.20pm yesterday (20 May 2022). "Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The road was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene and carried out enquiries. "The minibus driver is assisting officers with their enquiries and anyone with information can report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk or call 0161 856 4741.
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