A teenage girl has died after being hit by a car in Oldham yesterday afternoon, Thursday.

Police were sent to Rochdale Road, near the Royal Oldham Hospital, shortly after 1.30pm following a horrific collision.

Officers noted that two cars were involved in a crash, with one of the cars mounting the pavement and crashing into a pedestrian near the junction with Crompton Street.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian, a 16-year-old girl, was pronounced dead as a result of the injuries she sustained.

One man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody for questioning.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or may have dashcam or doorbell footage, to please share it with GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1,677 of February 23.

You can also make a report via the website.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.