Man Dies in Crash After Greater Manchester Police Pursuit in Failsworth
A man has died following a vehicle crash in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, which took place after a police pursuit. The incident occurred at approximately 02:45 BST on Sunday morning when officers initiated a chase involving a vehicle on Oldham Road.
Investigation Underway
The pursuit concluded abruptly when the vehicle collided with a barrier on the same road. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where the male driver was pronounced dead. A female passenger sustained critical injuries and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Greater Manchester Police has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation, a standard procedure following deaths or serious injuries during or after police contact. The IOPC confirmed its involvement, stating that investigators were deployed to the scene to begin gathering evidence and witness statements. Details regarding the initial reason for the police pursuit have not yet been released.
