Rochdale Police Chase Ends in Critical Crash

Rochdale Police Chase Ends in Horror Crash, Passenger Critically Injured A police chase in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, ended tragically on Thursday evening, June 5th, when a vehicle being pursued by police collided with multiple other cars, leaving one passenger critically injured. The incident unfolded around 6:15 pm on Drake Street. "Officers had spotted a suspicious vehicle and began following it," a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson stated. "During the pursuit, the vehicle collided with numerous other vehicles." The impact of the crash was severe, causing significant damage to the vehicles involved. The driver fled the scene, leaving his passenger trapped in the wreckage. The passenger was subsequently airlifted to a nearby hospital where they remain in critical condition. One person in another vehicle involved sustained minor injuries. A 19-year-old man was apprehended later and is in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. The investigation is ongoing. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of cooperating with law enforcement. The community is rallying around the injured passenger and their family.