A devastating road incident in Greater Manchester claims the life of a six-year-old
A six-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a Range Rover in Rochdale on Monday evening, prompting a police investigation and heartfelt appeals for information.
The incident occurred around Ashfield Road, where the vehicle, travelling westbound, hit the child who was reportedly on the carriageway at the time. Emergency services rushed to the scene in an attempt to save the girl, but she sadly succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made at this stage.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has launched a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers are now urging witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.
Detective Constable Thomas Johnson from the SCIU expressed his sympathy for the grieving family.
“The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can,” he said.
“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.”
Police Appeal for Public Assistance
GMP are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Anyone who witnessed the incident directly
- Residents or businesses with CCTV footage in the area
- Drivers with dashcam footage recorded in the vicinity of Ashfield Road on the evening of 28 April
Members of the public are urged to contact police on 101 or via gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2683 of 28/04/25. Alternatively, the Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be reached directly on 0161 856 4741, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the Rochdale community. A life lost far too soon, leaving a family in mourning and a town in grief. As police continue to gather evidence, public cooperation is vital in bringing clarity to this tragic event.
