Motorcyclist in ‘stable condition’ after Middleton collision
Date published: 29 May 2019
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Manchester New Road, Middleton
A motorcyclist is in a ‘stable condition’ following a collision in Middleton on Tuesday (28 May), police say.
Around 4.30pm, police were called a collision involving a red Toyota Yaris and a black Yamaha 125 Sports motorbike on Manchester New Road.
Emergency services attended and the driver of the motorbike – a man in his 20s - was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains there in a stable condition.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Police Constable Philip Shaw, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are very much first and foremost with those involved in the collision and the man who is seriously injured in hospital.
“I would like to take this opportunity to stress just how keen we are for witnesses to come forward. Did you see either vehicle at around the time of the incident?
“Or do you have dash cam footage that you think could assist our enquiries? If so, please get in touch at the earliest opportunity.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1587 of 28/05/19. Or alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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