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James Holt

Woman dies in hospital after being hit by car in Ramsbottom

A woman in her 70s has died after she was hit by a car in Ramsbottom.

The incident happened on Kay Brow, near the junction with Bolton Street on Saturday afternoon.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene at around 1pm on February 5.

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The woman, aged in her 70s, was rushed to hospital after she had been hit by the car, but sadly died overnight.

The driver stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with enquiries, police confirmed.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that they are investigating and have appealed for information.

A spokesperson for the force said: "At 1pm on Saturday 5 February 2022, we received a report of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Kay Brow near the junction with Bolton Street.

"A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital, where she sadly died overnight.

"An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances.

"The driver of the vehicle is assisting officers with their enquiries."

Anyone with information or dash cam footage from the area in the time leading up to the collision should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 1581 05/02/22 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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