Bury

Family pays tribute to ‘courageous and caring’ teen who died in a workplace accident in Bury

Truly heartbreaking words.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 13th February 2024

The family of a teen who sadly lost his life following an incident at a Greater Manchester business have paid a touching tribute to him.

17-year-old Oliver Mawdsley died after being involved in a workplace accident in Bury last Thursday (8 February), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained, and since then a police investigation has been opened into the incident, and two arrests have been made.

A 41-year-old was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter, while a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Both men have been bailed pending further enquiries, GMP confirmed.

Following Oliver’s tragic passing, his mum, Samantha, has now paid tribute to “the most courageous, loving, and caring boy”.

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Her tribute reads: “My brown eyed boy Ollie… you are my whole world. I just can’t imagine you not walking through the door, giving me the biggest cuddle, and sloppiest kiss with your big lips saying ‘love you mama’.

“You were always there for everyone. You were the best little brother to Coby, and the best big brother to Hector, and your other siblings. You were never shy to show your emotions in public. You were big and strong, but so soft with a loving personality. You protected everyone with your big, kind, caring heart, and your beautiful smile that lit up the room and everyone else’s heart too. You were always there for everyone else.

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“I will miss every single piece of you. My heart is broken and I wish I could just bring you home with me where you belong.”

Family pays tribute to ‘courageous and caring’ teen who died in a workplace accident in Bury / Credit: GMP

The tribute continues: “You had so, so much more to give to life, and you should never have been taken.

“Your life was just beginning. Me and Papa watched you grow from our beautiful little boy, to the most handsome young man. Your life was only just starting. You were saving to be able to buy the Crosser you always wanted, and your car insurance.

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“Your face would light up the world when you spoke about all your hopes and dreams, and you would have achieved them all.

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“You had the purest of hearts with the purest intentions. “Us against the world”, we would always say, from you being a baby still to this day.”

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Bury

Police appeal launched as man, 51, dies MONTHS after M60 crash

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal launched as man, 51, dies MONTHS after M60 crash

A man in his 50s has tragically died several months after a collision on the M60, with a renewed police appeal launched this week.

At the time of the crash in July, none of the injuries sustained were believed to be life-changing or threatening.

But sadly, a 51-year-old man who was the driver of one of the vehicles involved has passed away recently.

Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for information about the M60 crash.

The road traffic collision took place at 9.13pm on Wednesday 1 July, between two vehicles between junction 16 and 17 of the M60, in Bury.

Emergency services at the time reported that none of the injuries were life-changing or life-threatening.

All the vehicle occupants have been identified, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances into the man’s death.

Police have said that his death cannot be definitively linked to the collision at this stage and work is ongoing to determine the exact cause and nature.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision is urged to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3829 of 1 July 2026. Reports can also be made via the Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Bury

Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury

A woman has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in Bury yesterday afternoon.

At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 October, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.

The collision was between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West.

Tragically, the pedestrian – a woman in her 50s – passed away at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

A large cordon was in place yesterday and road has remained closed this morning.

Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.

They said: “At around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West, Radcliffe.

“Emergency services attended but sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, passed away at the scene.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with information including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2299 of 06.10.26. Reports can also be made via our website of the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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