A community in Oldham has been left in shock after a pensioner tragically died following a collision with a van in a supermarket car park.
Emergency Response on Greenfield Lane
Emergency services swarmed the Asda supermarket on Greenfield Lane in Shaw, Oldham, at around 6.50pm on Thursday, December 18th. The incident occurred as the elderly woman was returning to her vehicle in the car park. According to a statement from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), she was struck by the driver of a Peugeot Expert van who was making their way towards the exit.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The victim, a 78-year-old local woman, sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Paramedics and police officers attended swiftly, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The area was cordoned off for several hours as forensic officers conducted a detailed investigation. Police have confirmed that the van driver remained at the location and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a full probe into the exact circumstances that led to this devastating event. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the Asda car park around the time of the incident to come forward. The death has cast a pall over the Shaw community, with local residents expressing their sorrow and leaving floral tributes near the supermarket entrance. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in busy retail car parks, especially during the darker winter evenings.
