Residents tell of emergency service response after man was hit by car
The incident took place at Sainsbury’s on Darwen Road, Bromley Cross on Monday afternoon, October 27.
A man was hit by a Range Rover, which also crashed into the wall of the shop.
NWAS said a man in his 40s was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital. The man has suffered “potentially life-threatening injuries”.
A man, aged 56, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
Damaged wall (Image: Newsquest)
Residents local to the Sainsbury’s store, which reopened this morning after having been shut since the incident, spoke about the incident.
One said: “I heard a noise and then by the time I got to the window, the car was into the wall, and then pretty soon afterwards the emergency services were on the scene, and then the air ambulance.
“Then I saw the gentleman when he was being lifted into the air ambulance, that must have been an hour later.
“I have only lived around here for three years, but it is the biggest incident that has happened on my doorstep.”
The crashed Range Rover (Image: Newsquest)
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Another said: “I saw the emergency services. It was a bit of a shock for that sort of thing to happen around here.”
A third resident, who has lived around Bromley Cross for a long time, said incidents such as yesterday’s “don’t really happen”, other than crashes on Darwen Road.
Air ambulance (Image: Submitted)
GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now asking for witnesses to come forward.
They are keen to speak to anyone with CCTV footage, including dashcam, and mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 1481 of 27/10/2025.
“Information can also be shared using our ‘report’ tool or LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
We have asked Greater Manchester Police for an update on the investigation.
Source – INDIA TV
