An electrical engineer was sadly killed on Sunday (17 October) morning after being hit by a car while working on a pavement site for North West Electricity in Rochdale
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to a report of a road traffic collision on Featherstall Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester. Emergency services attended the scene and two electrical engineers who had been working on the pavement were found seriously injured.
The police revealed that despite the very best efforts of emergency services, one man in his 30s was later pronounced dead at the scene and the second man in his 20s was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Initial enquiries have established that a vehicle had come off the road and collided with the victims. No arrests have been made so far.
‘A terrible incident’
GMPs tactical commander, superintendent Arif Nawaz, said: “This has been a terrible incident and our thoughts are very much with the family and friends who have lost their loved one in tragic circumstances.
“As a result of this incident, around 2,000 homes and businesses in the area were without electricity for around four hours and a major incident response was declared.
“Electricity North West have confirmed at 6.20 pm this evening that only around 60 properties are now affected by the power outage which is due to be resolved within the next couple of hours.
“GMP have been working together with the local authority and other partner agencies to support those who are most vulnerable in this situation.
“Emergency services remain at the scene and Featherstall Road remains closed.”
Greater Manchester Police is requesting that anyone with information should contact its Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 8564741 quoting log number 1338 of the 17 October 2021.
