'It's just absolutely shocking': Tragedy and warning as four men killed in just five days
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCampaigners say there needs to be improvement in safety for motorcyclists after four bikers died on roads in Greater Manchester in the space of just five days Four men, aged from 19 to 46, perished after fatal crashes in Salford, Wigan and Trafford last week.
Police and road safety charities have now urged road users to be more aware of motorcyclists due to their 'vulnerability' whilst also urging other bikers to 'take care.' The first tragedy happened just before 6am on the A57 Liverpool Road, near Barton Airport, on Wednesday, March 16, when a motorbike collided with a car.
Its rider, a 46 year-old man, sadly died at the scene. The driver of the car - a Ford Fiesta - remained to speak to officers, police said. READ MORE: Tributes to boy, 16, killed in police chase as inquest opens Two days later, at around 7.10pm on the evening of Friday March, 18, a bike was involved in a smash with a car on Leigh Road in the Boothstown area of Salford.
The rider, a man in his 30s - suffered fatal injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, GMP said.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk