A child has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Oldham. Emergency services were dispatched to Huddersfield Road at approximately 12:35 PM on Saturday, May 23, after reports of an incident involving a vehicle and a young pedestrian.
Details of the Incident
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the child was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the car remained at the scene and is cooperating with officers as they conduct their inquiries. The Manchester Evening News understands that the child sustained serious injuries, though the full extent of their condition has not yet been disclosed. The circumstances leading up to the collision remain unclear at this time.
Police Response and Investigation
A significant police cordon was established, stretching from the Asda store on Huddersfield Road to Cypress Road, as officers carried out their investigations. The cordon has since been lifted. Police are expected to review CCTV footage from the nearby supermarket as part of their ongoing inquiries.
No arrests have been made at this stage. In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 12:35 PM today (Saturday, May 23, 2026), officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a child. The child has been taken to hospital. The driver of the car remained at the scene to assist officers. No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.”
