Driver arrested after four people injured in two collisions in Rochdale

theguardian.comPublished: 5/3/2025

Summary

A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were injured in two separate collisions in Rochdale. A woman was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, while three pedestrians, including a child, were injured elsewhere nearby. The incident is not being treated as a terror attack, but the driver remains under arrest. Police are supporting the victims and their families, and additional resources are being deployed in the area.