Police confirm boy, believed to 14, has died
Very sad news just reaching us.
Police have confirmed a boy, believed to be 14, has died following the incident this morning.
GMP say they were called at 8. 15 am following a collision between a silver BMW estate and a pedestrian on Park Road.
The boy was taken to hospital but sadly later pronounced dead.
A woman aged 42 has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Chief Inspector Nicola De Maine of GMP’s Oldham District said:
This is a tragic and very sad incident. Our thoughts are with the boy’s family at this dreadful time.
Specialist officers are supporting them while we investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision, or have any details that can assist our investigations, please call police.
Police can be contacted on 0161 856 4744. Alternatively contact the intendent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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