Man dies in horrific early morning car crash

Man dies in horrific early morning car crash on Sandy Lane

A 25-year-old man has died following a car crash this morning (Sunday 9 November).

The crash, involving a grey Audi A5 Sport and a white Audi A6 S-Line, happened at around 4:40am at the junction of Bury Road and Sandy Lane, Rochdale.

The driver of the Audi A5 was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fire crews freed four men who were trapped.

The four men in the white Audi A6, aged between 18 and 21, were taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital for treatment. It is understood that one suffered chest pains and a suspected broken neck and another suffered a dislocated ankle.

An investigation into the crash is currently on going and police were still at the scene this morning.

Sergeant Mark Thomas from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of this man at this tragic time, and we have specially trained officers supporting them.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw the White Audi A6 in the area shortly before the collision, and I would urge you to speak to police if you have any piece of information, no matter how small.

“Two men were seen in a silver taxi near to the scene at the time of the collision, and we are urging them to come forward and speak to police, as they may hold vital information about what happened.

“We are fully investigating the circumstances leading up to this collision and are appealing for anyone who witnessed or heard the collision, to call us with any information.”

Anyone with any information about the incident are asking to call officers in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly on 0161 856 4741.