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Man fighting for his life after road traffic collision

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Oldham.

Police were called to the incident involving a Toyota Prius and an electric scooter on Oldham Road, Royton, at around 5.45pm yesterday (Sunday). 

The rider of the scooter, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. 

The driver of the car remained on scene, and no arrests have been made at this time. 

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV footage, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the incident. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 2474 of 26/04/26. 

Information can also be shared using the ‘report tool’ or LiveChat function on the website: www.gmp.police.uk 

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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