A 13-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving an e-scooter and a car in Oldham town centre. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to the King Street roundabout at approximately 1pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Upon arrival, officers found the teenager, believed to be 13 years old, with serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital for treatment. An air ambulance is reported to have landed nearby as part of the emergency services response, according to witnesses at the scene.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, police confirmed. The investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
Impact on Traffic and Scene
Images from the scene show the aftermath of the collision, with a lane closure in place on the King Street roundabout. Motorists were advised to avoid the area as emergency services worked to clear the scene. The road has since been reopened.
A GMP spokesperson said: “We are investigating a serious collision involving an e-scooter and a car. The boy is receiving medical treatment, and our thoughts are with him and his family. We urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.”
Context of E-Scooter Safety
This incident adds to growing concerns about e-scooter safety on UK roads. E-scooters are legal only on private land unless rented as part of government trials. Private e-scooters are banned on public roads and pavements. The Department for Transport has recorded a rise in e-scooter-related casualties, with 1,340 injuries in 2024 across Great Britain.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or via 101, quoting log number 1234 of 18/07/26.
