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07.03.2024 - 13:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being knocked down by a Land Rover in Rochdale.
The smash happened on Halifax Road, near to Littleborough, at around 3.40pm yesterday (Wednesday). Police and paramedics raced to the scene.
Police said a Land Rover Defender vehicle was travelling along Halifax Road towards Rochdale town centre when it collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian - a man aged in his 70s - was rushed to hospital from the scène.
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Police said he is in a critical condition. The Land Rover driver - a 29-year-old man - remained on the scene after the smash.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He was questioned by detectives and has since been released under investigation.
After the incident, police taped off a stretch of the road for several hours as investigations were carried out. The cordon was in place from Wardle Road to Birch Road.
Officers at Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) now want to speak to any witnesses. They also want to speak to anyone who has dash cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the crash.
Police can be contacted on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2247 of 06/03/2024. Information can also be shared using the 'tell us about' tool or LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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