‘Three car crash’ closes Broadway, near Elk Mill, Oldham

The crash happened on Broadway, Royton between the Elk Mill Shopping Park and Netherhey Lane at around 5.20pm on the afternoon of Tuesday March 17.

A Mercedes, a Toyota Prius and a Ford were all believed to have been involved, with the area taped off for much of Tuesday evening.

Speaking on Tuesday evening, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to a traffic collision on Broadway, Oldham close to Elk Mill Shopping Park.

“Officers are in attendance with colleagues from the ambulance and fire services.

“We would urge people to avoid the area where possible and check for alternative routes to avoid delays if you are planning on travelling through the area.

“Thanks for your patience.”

Police and fire crews were called (Image: Phil Taylor)

The Bee Network warned that buses heading to the Etihad for Manchester City’s Champions League match with Real Madrid were likely to be affected by the crash.

The bus operator warned that Match Day Bus 13 may be hit by delays as the emergency services dealt with the incident.

As police officers went about their work, one eyewitness said that the scene “looks like someone’s thrown a car show room on the road”.

Emergency services were on the scene (Image: Phil Taylor)

The area around the retail park remained taped off as the emergency services went about their work.

Staff members at the Elk Mill Shopping Park were allowed to leave as they finished their shifts but other members of the public  were blocked off from going into the retail park.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5.20pm this evening Tuesday March 17, two fire engines from Chadderton and Oldham fire stations alongside the Technical Rescue Unit from Ashton were called to attend a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on Broadway, Royton.

“Crews arrived quickly and are currently working alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe.”

Anyone with any further information or concerns about the incident can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.