A child is hospitalized in severe condition after being hit by a car in Hyde.
Rescue workers were called to Talbot Road around 5:40 p.m. tonight after a serious collision was reported.
The boy, whose age has not been confirmed, was taken to the hospital with severe head and chest injuries, police said.
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No arrests were made and an investigation has been opened by GMP.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
There is currently a large police scene on Talbot Road that has been taped for the public.
Oakfield Road is also closed.
A GMP spokesman said: “At around 5:40 pm, the police were called to report a collision between a car and a child on Talbot Road in Hyde.
“The ambulance was present and the child was taken to hospital with severe head and chest injuries.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
“Talbot Road and Oakfield Road are currently closed.”
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8:05 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
End of live reporting
This is where we end our live coverage.
Keep an eye on the Manchester Evening News website for more updates.
8:04 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
Woman heard loud pops and screeches
A woman who was working nearby at the time of the incident said she heard “a loud bang and a screech” today. She said: pic.twitter.com/ENQxBehrTv
– Paige Oldfield (@ paigeoldfield22) September 1, 2021
7:50 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
More pictures of the scene
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
7:47 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
Neighbors describe the incident as “disturbing”
A neighbor who witnessed the consequences of the crash described the scenes as “disturbing”.
She said, “I saw the police cars and they all came out. It’s annoying when it’s a kid, but it had to happen on this street sooner or later. “
– Paige Oldfield (@ paigeoldfield22) September 1, 2021
7:40 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
Several police vehicles remain on site
Several police vehicles, including an undercover police car, are on site. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/8TNrTQ7TbQ
– Paige Oldfield (@ paigeoldfield22) September 1, 2021
7:27 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
Video footage of the scene on Talbot Road
A section of Talbot Road will remain cordoned off this evening. A diversion route is currently set up. It is not yet known when the road will reopen, but a local police officer tells me it shouldn’t be long. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/ytsJ5vYZ9M
– Paige Oldfield (@ paigeoldfield22) September 1, 2021
7:24 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
Pictures from the crime scene
(Image: Vincent Cole)
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
7:17 PM Sophie Halle-Richards
The scene on Talbot Road
I’m on Talbot Road in Hyde tonight, which is still a police scene. At 5.40 p.m. today, emergency services were called here because of a collision with a car and a child. The child was hospitalized with severe head and chest injuries. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/xlt6QTSNPa
– Paige Oldfield (@ paigeoldfield22) September 1, 2021
19:03 Sophie Halle-Richards
Slow traffic in the area
Crash locks on Talbot Rd in Newton, Hyde between Acresfield Rd and Holland Rd resulting in slow traffic. Redirect with St Mary’s Rd. Pic.twitter.com/0XgDZbHGvK
– MancTraffic (@manctraffic) September 1, 2021
18:53 Sophie Halle-Richards
Eyewitnesses report seeing an ambulance
An eyewitness said she saw an ambulance land near the crime scene at around 6.15 p.m.
One child was hospitalized with severe head and chest injuries, police confirmed.
18:51 Sophie Halle-Richards
Talbot Road cordoned off in both directions
Talbot Road, Hyde
The road is closed in both directions between Oakfield Road and Holland Road due to an RTC
Follow @StagecoachGM for information on bus rerouting
Find an alternative route
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– Transport for Greater Manchester (@OfficialTfGM) September 1, 2021