The A670 High Street near Ryefields Drive was closed off to traffic as the incident prompted a significant presence of firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, including an air ambulance deployed at the Uppermill Cricket Club area.
A woman has been transported to the hospital following an incident where her vehicle breached a wall and entered a river in Uppermill.
Images circulating on social media depicted the extensive response effort, with numerous vehicles lining the street.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 5.30pm on Monday, February 26, two fire engines from Oldham and Mossley fire station, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, were called to reports of a car driving into the river on Ryefields Drive, Uppermill.
“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. A woman who was in the vehicle was assessed at the scene by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service. Firefighters worked with colleagues from North West Ambulance service to establish a safe route for the woman to be transported to the ambulance before she was taken to hospital.
“Firefighters were in attendance for around two hours.”
Transport for Greater Manchester strikes end as workers secure pay victory
Oldham Writing Festival returns for its third year
Latics diary: Mellon’s mea culpa, crowd counting, motivation, Gas
Investigation launched into Oldham shooting
