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The Manc - 9th April 2020

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

Emily Sergeant Ashfield Road, Rochdale

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.

#APPEAL | Officers are appealing for information after a child sadly died following a collision in Rochdale last night.

At around 5.35pm a car collided with a six-year-old girl who had entered the carriageway on Ashfield Road.

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— Rochdale Police (GMP) (@GMPRochdale) April 29, 2025

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.”

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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Tram disruption to continue into the evening following damage in city centre

Daisy Jackson

Disruption to Metrolink trams will continue into the evening as engineers scramble to repair damage to an overhead line.

Power has now been restored following an earlier incident but services are still unable to run through Deansgate-Castlefield, a crucial stop in the city centre.

It’s left trams operating on a revised service pattern while damage to the overhead line is repaired.

Earlier today a driver in Manchester city centre reported a loss of power and damage to a pantograph – which is used to connect trams with the overhead power lines.

Images now shared by TfGM show the damage that has taken place, with the pantograph collapsed onto the roof of the tram.

The new tram service pattern began at 3pm and will continue until further notice, as follows:

Altrincham – Cornbrook
Eccles – Cornbrook
Manchester Airport – Firswood
East Didsbury – Firswood
Rochdale Town Centre – Exchange Square
Bury – Ashton-under-Lyne
Trafford Centre – Wharfside

Customers are able to use their Metrolink tickets on Bee Network bus services and some train services while the disruption continues.

TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, Ian Davies, said: “We are sorry to anyone whose journey has or will be impacted because of today’s disruption.

“Power has now been restored, and the cause has been identified as damage to overhead lines near to Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop.

“Specialist engineers will be making repairs today and staff will remain out on the network to assist passengers with their journeys.

“We have had to make some changes to services while the repair work takes place, and I’d encourage people to continue to check the Bee Network app, website and social channels for the latest information and advice for the remainder of the day.”

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