A man in his 50s has died following a car crash in Oldham yesterday (March 9), with two people being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

At around 3.15pm on Saturday, a crash took place on Park Road, at the junction with the entrance to the Alexandra Retail Park.

It is understood that one car was travelling south east along Park Road, with another travelling in the opposite direction, waiting to turn into the retail park.

As one car travelled through the junction, the cars crashed, and one of the cars crashed into two pedestrians on a pedestrian refuge island.

A 59-year-old man died as a result of the crash, while another 59-year-old man suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.

Following the crash, a man and a woman, aged 32 and 36 respectively, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Both remain in custody for questioning. 

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At just before 3.20pm yesterday (Saturday March 9) two fire engines from Oldham and Chadderton fire stations plus the technical response unit from Ashton fire station were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Park Road, Oldham.

"Crews helped to make the scene safe alongside colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police and were in attendance for around one hour and 45 minutes."

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Police are also looking to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the crash.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police by calling 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2040 of 09/03/2024.

Information can also be shared using our 'tell us about' tool or LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, members of the public can anonymously contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.