Police appeal as woman left in ‘critical condition’ after falling off bridge into River Irwell

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River Irwell at Burrs Country Park

River Irwell at Burrs Country Park, in Bury / Credit: Wikimedia Commons

A police appeal for information has been issued after a woman has been left in a critical condition after falling off a bridge.

The incident took place at Burrs Country Park in Bury.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 6:30am yesterday morning (3 December), officers were called to a concern for welfare where a woman was reported on the wrong side of the bridge at the Country Park.

The woman, who has not been named, subsequently fell into the River Irwell and is now in a critical condition.

She was been taken to hospital, where she is currently being treated for her injuries, and at this time, police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

With an investigation currently ongoing and proceeding at pace, GMP are now appealing to the public for help.

If you’re not familiar with Burrs Country Park, it’s located just one mile north west of Bury town centre and lies on the River Irwell, covering an area of 36 hectares of scenic countryside – with wide variety of different wildlife habitats and spots for outdoor activities.

Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward, and this includes any witnesses, or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage.

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Can you help? You can contact GMP on 101, quoting log 522 of 03/12/2025, or the LiveChat function online at www.gmp.police.uk.

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

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