Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain today, with three dead and severe 'danger to life' warnings still in place.
02.10.2023 - 21:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being injured during a three-car pile-up in Stockport today.
The incident prompted the closure of Stockport Road in Cheadle following a significant response by the emergency services which resulted in 'traffic chaos'.
One person was taken to Salford Royal Hospital although their condition was not said to be life-threatening. The road was later re-opened.
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A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between three vehicles and a pedestrian on Stockport Road in Cheadle at around 3.13pm today (Monday 2 October 2023).
"The pedestrian has been taken to Salford Royal Hospital for treatment on his injuries, which are not life-threatening."
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One X account (formerly Twitter), @ThePundit77, said the incident caused 'traffic chaos in Cheadle'. They reported 'at least six police vans at the scene' and 'traffic nose-to-tail in all directions'.
Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain today, with three dead and severe 'danger to life' warnings still in place.
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