ELDERLY WOMAN SUFFERS BROKEN BONES AFTER COLLISION IN SWINTON

Shortly before 3.55pm on Monday 16 October 2017, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Mercedes AMG and a pedestrian on Worsley Road.

The driver remained at the scene to speak with officers.

The pedestrian, an 83-year-old woman from Swinton, was taken to hospital where she was awaiting surgery after suffering several broken bones.

No arrests have been made.

Inspector Paul Rowe, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

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"This was a serious collision that has left a woman in hospital requiring surgery and our thoughts remain with her at this difficult time.

"Our investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this collision remains ongoing and I would ask that anybody with information contacts the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

"We are appealing for anyone that witnessed the collision or may have any CCTV or dash-cam footage to please get in touch."

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1014 of 02/09/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.