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Seven injured in motorway pile-up | Seven injured in motorway pile-up |
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Seven people have been injured, two of them seriously, in a multi-vehicle pile-up on a motorway in Greater Manchester. | |
At least 10 vehicles collided on the A627M, near Oldham, on Friday morning. Several minor collisions then happened behind the main crash. | |
It is thought the vehicles may have skidded on a patch of black ice. | It is thought the vehicles may have skidded on a patch of black ice. |
The A627M was closed northbound between Broadway and Slattocks Link Road, along with a number of adjoining roads. | |
Drivers were being advised to find alternative routes as the roads could be closed for some time. | |
At one point three lads had to run out of the way because a car was going to plough into them Karen Lewis, motorist | |
Greater Manchester Police said the first collision, involving about 10 vehicles, happened during the morning rush hour at about 0800 GMT. | |
"It is believed the cars involved may have skidded on a patch of black ice," a spokeswoman said. | |
"Two of the seven people injured are believed to have more serious injuries. | |
"A 46-year-old man suffered a broken leg and a 39-year-old woman suffered head and chest injuries." | |
One of the motorists involved, Karen Lewis, told the BBC she noticed ice in the road before her vehicle was suddenly hit from behind. | |
Describing the aftermath, she added: "At one point three lads had to run out of the way because a car was going to plough into them. | |
"A kind gentleman in a Costa van brought me across to the hard shoulder but unfortunately I didn't get his name - but thank-you very much whoever you are." |