BMW failed to stop for police and crashed in Shawclough

Date published: 10 July 2017


Following an 11 mile police pursuit, a silver BMW was involved in a collision with a road sign on Shawclough Road, Rochdale resulting in a man in his 40s being taken to hospital.

Shortly after 11.35pm on Friday 7 July 2017 a car failed to stop for police on Oldham Road in Ashton Under Lyne.

A police spokesperson said: “A pursuit took place and a silver BMW was involved in a collision with a road sign on Shawclough Road, Rochdale."

Enquiries are ongoing.    

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