Child injured and lorry driver arrested in M67 crash

The crash is believed to have happened at around 2.45pm on Monday April 29 on the M67 eastbound. Police say that they believe a heavy goods vehicle and a Vauxhall Astra, carrying the five-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman, were involved. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "The two occupants of the Astra, a 38-year-old woman and five-year-old boy were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

"The woman's injuries are described as not life-threatening; however, the child's injuries are described as life-threatening. "A 39-year-old man, the driver of the HGV, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. "Investigations are ongoing at this stage.

"Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing[1] for anyone who may have witnessed[2] the incident to come forward. ALSO READ: 'Queuing traffic' warning after M-way accident[3] ALSO READ: House ordered to close over 'disorder and criminal behaviour' orde[4]r

"They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision."

Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2098 of 29/04/24.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

References

1. ^ appealing (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ witnessed (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
3. ^ ALSO READ: 'Queuing traffic' warning after M-way accident (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
4. ^ ALSO READ: House ordered to close over 'disorder and criminal behaviour' orde (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)