A man is in critical condition in hospital after being knocked off his bike in a crash in Trafford.
The smash happened at around 11.20pm last night (Tuesday) at the junction of Manchester Road and George Richards Way, near the Altrincham Retail Park. A Volkswagen Golf collided with the bike at the junction, police said.
The 32-year-old cyclist was rushed to hospital from the scene. No arrests have been made at this stage.
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A large cordon remains in place this morning with a stretch of Manchester Road closed off. An investigation is ongoing, with officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Unit at the scene.
Evidence markers have been placed on the road at the scene of the crash. Police are urging any witnesses of the incident to come forward, particularly anyone who has dash-cam footage.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 11:20pm on Tuesday 23 August 2022, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle and a pedal bike. Initial enquiries suggest that the pedal bike was traveling down George Richards way towards Manchester Road.
"A vehicle was also traveling towards the junction where Manchester Road and George Richards Way and Viaduct Road are. The vehicle has collided with the pedal bike on the junction.
"Officers attended the scene and the 32-year-old male who was on the bike was taken to hospital in a critical condition. No arrests have been made.
"The vehicle involved is described to be black Volkswagen Golf. Anyone who witnessed this incident, or anyone who may have dashcam or footage showing the incident is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 3830 of 23/08/2022.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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