Boy, 15, dies in crash with ambulance in Salford after police e-bike pursuit

Jun 08, 2023 at 9:49 PM
Boy, 15, dies in crash with ambulance in Salford after police e-bike pursuit

A 15-year-old boy using an e-bike has died in a collision with an ambulance after being adopted by police in Salford.

Greater Manchester Police mentioned officers started following a boy using an e-bike at round 2pm at this time on Fitzwarren Street.

Police have been compelled to interrupt off their chase due to bollards on Lower Seedley Road.

But in a press release, the pressure mentioned a short while later the e-bike and an ambulance collided on Langworthy Road.

The police added: “The 15-year-old boy riding the e-bike sadly died.”

The boy collided with the ambulance on Langworth Road. Pic: Google Maps
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The boy collided with an ambulance on Langworthy Road. Pic: Google Maps

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now main an investigation into what occurred.

A cordon stays in place on Langworthy Road.

Greater Manchester Police mentioned: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who tragically died.”