A man has died after being struck by a road sweeper on Cleggs Lane in Salford.
Incident and immediate response
The collision occurred at approximately 8.16am on Tuesday 28 July 2026. The pedestrian, a 64-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he later died. The driver of the road sweeper, a 39-year-old man, was not injured.
Police appeal for information
Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is carrying out enquiries. Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant footage to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage from the area is asked to contact police, quoting log 687 of 28/07/26.
- Where the incident happened: Cleggs Lane, Salford.
- Time of collision: around 8.16am, 28 July 2026.
- Who to contact: GMP on 0161 856 4741 or via Live Chat at gmp.police.uk. Anonymous reports to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What police are seeking
Investigators have specifically requested:
- witness accounts from people in the vicinity at the time;
- CCTV or doorbell recordings that capture the road or nearby properties;
- dashcam and mobile-phone footage from passing vehicles.
| Detail | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Time | c. 08:16 |
| Location | Cleggs Lane, Salford |
| Victim | 64-year-old man (later died in hospital) |
| Driver | 39-year-old man (uninjured) |
| Police log | Log 687 of 28/07/26 |
This is an active investigation by GMP’s SCIU. Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 4741 or use the force’s Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting the log number above. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Local residents who travel along Cleggs Lane may wish to check any private CCTV or doorbell systems for footage from the morning of 28 July, and to come forward if they saw anything that could assist detectives.
