A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision with a car in Stockport. The rider, a man in his 40s, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash on St Mary's Way.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene just before 11am on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle at 10.55am.
Police appeal for information
Today (Sunday, November 1), GMP launched a public appeal for information as the investigation into the crash continues. The driver of the motorbike remains in hospital for treatment, the force said in an update.
The driver of the car remained at the scene and has cooperated with police enquiries. In a statement, GMP said: "As officers continue their work, we are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward."
How to help the investigation
The force added: "This includes anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time and location of the incident."
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or via the force's Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1335 of 31/10/26. Alternatively, people can call GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
