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02.09.2022 - 17:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have appealed for help after a cyclist was killed in a crash.
The fatal collision occurred on August 30 at 9.30pm on Wellington Road, in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Police were called following reports a black Mercedes had crashed into a female cyclist. Paramedics at the scene blocked off the road.
The woman was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary where she later died.
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Greater Manchester Police are investigating but so far have made no arrests and say the driver of the Mercedes "is helping them with their enquiries". They are urging anyone with information or dash-cam footage to come forward.
A GMP spokeswoman said: “At around 9:30pm on Tuesday 30 August, a black Mercedes c220 travelled in an Easterly direction along Wellington Road in Ashton-Under-Lyne. As the Mercedes crossed the junction of Wellington Road, it collided with a pedal cyclist.
“The cyclist sustained serious injuries and has since passed away. The family have been made aware.
“The driver of the Mercedes remained at the scene and is assisting our Serious Collision Investigation Unit with their enquiries. No arrests have been made at this time.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have been driving through the area at that time and could have dash-cam footage, is asked to contact us with any information. Details can be passed directly to our SCIU by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3440 of 30/08/2022.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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