Officers are appealing for information following a collision in Middleton

Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for more information following a collision that had happened on Eastway Road in Middleton on Sunday 22 September 2024 at 4.20pm.

It is believed that a BMW was driving in an Easterly direction along Eastway heading towards the roundabout, when the driver suffered a suspected medical episode causing them to lose consciousness.

The vehicle has then reportedly collided with a second vehicle, before continuing along Eastway and mounting the pavement further colliding with two more vehicles.

The driver – a 70-year-old man – was taken to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.

GMP are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any footage of the incident – including CCTV or dashcam - to please contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).

You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2413 of 22/09/2024. You can also make a report via the website www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.