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Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Rochdale Road Leaves One Dead
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Incident Overview
On October 26 at approximately 11:24 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to a serious collision involving three vehicles on Rochdale Road in Edenfield, Lancashire. A man was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the road was closed while responders worked at the site.
Official Statements & Responses
A Lancashire Police spokesperson told reporters that the North-West Ambulance Service called at 11:24 a.m.
On-the-Ground Reports
Cllr Simon Holland, ward councillor for Greenfield and Eden, described a “large emergency service presence” and said he heard “numerous sirens” before arriving at Market Place, where the road was blocked by a police car.
Data & Statistics
- Time of call: 11:24 a.m. (North-West Ambulance Service)
- Vehicles involved: three
- Fatalities: one man, pronounced dead at the scene
- Emergency response: at least seven police vehicles plus additional ambulance and fire units
- Impact: Rochdale Road closed for an extended period; surrounding roads experienced heavy traffic congestion
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 11.24am today to Rochdale Road, Edenfield, to a report of a collision.” — Lancashire Police spokesperson — Lancashire Police spokesperson