Pensioner hit by car on busy high street as air ambulance lands
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA pensioner has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in a bustling village centre. Emergency services descended on High Street in Uppermill, Saddleworth, following a collision at around 9.40am this morning (August 16).
The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance. An air ambulance had landed close to the scene following the crash, but the woman was taken to hospital by road.
High Street was closed by police while the scene was cleared. Greater Manchester Police says the driver remained at the scene. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 9.37am to report of an RTC involving a pedestrian.
A woman in her 70s was assessed and treated at the scene by an ambulance crew, and air ambulance crew, and a consultant paramedic. "She was then taken to hospital by road." Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was also in attendance. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link
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