Woman dies after being hit by lorry in Radcliffe

Police are appealing for information after the crash on Church Street West

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 7th Oct 2026

A woman has died after being hit by a lorry in Radcliffe.

Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a crash between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West at around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6th October.

Emergency services attended, but the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, died at the scene.

No arrests have been made and police say enquiries are ongoing.

Officers from the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.

Anyone with information, including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 2299 of 6th October 2026.

Reports can also be made via the Greater Manchester Police website or its LiveChat function.

Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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