Driver hits lamppost before fleeing

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 12:14

By Usma Raja

Police are appealing for information after a car crashed into a lamppost in the Coppice area of Oldham.

Officers attended the incident on Gainsborough Avenue, last night, after the vehicle collided with two parked cars before hitting the lamppost.

It is believed the driver fled from the scene and officers are now conducting enquiries. There were no injuries reported.

If anyone witnessed the collision, please call Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log number 150-28/01/2025 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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