A man aged 64 has died after being struck by a council road sweeper on Cleggs Lane in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester Police confirmed. The incident occurred on the morning prior to the casualty being pronounced dead in hospital the following afternoon.
Police cordon and investigation
Officers were called to Cleggs Lane at around 8am, when the road was cordoned while emergency services attended the scene. The driver of the road sweeper, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. Police have said enquiries into how the collision occurred remain ongoing.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton |
| Victim | Man, 64 — died in hospital the afternoon after the incident |
| Driver | Man, 39 — uninjured |
| Police action | Area cordoned; investigations ongoing; witnesses sought |
Appeal to witnesses and local impact
Greater Manchester Police have asked anyone who saw the collision or has footage to come forward to assist enquiries. Local residents said the closure and heavy emergency presence caused disruption to the immediate area while officers worked at the scene.
Incidents involving large maintenance vehicles have raised concern previously. The report of this case noted a similar fatal collision in Leicester last October in which an elderly pedestrian died after being struck by a council-owned road sweeper; that example underlined the potential seriousness when pedestrians are involved in collisions with heavy street-cleansing vehicles.
- If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam or CCTV footage, contact Greater Manchester Police.
- Avoid speculating or sharing unverified footage on social media while officers carry out inquiries.
- Expect disruption around Cleggs Lane while police complete their work.
This office will provide updates as further information is released by Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services.
