16-year-old critically injured in road accident

Police are appealing for information following a collision in which a 16 year-old girl was seriously injured.

The incident happened at around 6.05pm on 30 December 2025.

The female pedestrian  was crossing Darlington Street when a Seat Arona travelling west down Darlington Street collided with her. She was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.

The driver of the Seat Arona remained at the scene and no arrests have been made at this time.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are asking for anyone with information to please come forward.

This includes anyone who saw the girl prior to the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or have dashcam footage of the incident.

You can contact the SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, contact the police on their Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2598 of 30.12.2025.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.