Police launch investigation after six-year-old girl sadly dies in Rochdale collision

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Ashfield Road, Rochdale

Ashfield Road in Rochdale, where the little girl was killed / Credit: Google Maps

A police investigation has been launched after a six-year-old girl was sadly killed during a collision in Rochdale.

Officers are appealing for information after the shocking incident on Monday night (28 April).

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 5:35pm, a Range Rover was travelling westbound along Ashfield Road in Rochdale, when it collided with a six-year-old girl who had entered the carriageway.

The girl suffered ‘serious injuries’, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services who attended the scene, she died shortly after, and specialist officers are now supporting her family at this time.

The driver remained at the scene, and no arrests have been made as of yet.

Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are currently investigating the incident and their enquiries are ongoing, so as officers continue their work, they are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, and are urging them come forward with any information.

Appealing to the Greater Manchester public this week, DC Thomas Johnson, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, commented: “I firstly want to pass my condolences onto the family of the girl who tragically died following the collision. The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can.

“As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward.

“You may have witnessed last night’s incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night’s incident.”

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2683 of 28/04/25, or alternatively, you can contact SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741.

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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