Man Arrested After Car Ploughs Into Bus Stop Leaving Two with 'Serious' Fractured Limbs

Littleborough — A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a car smashed into a bus stop in Rochdale, leaving a man and a woman with serious fractured injuries.

The incident occurred at around 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 4th, on Wardle Road in the Littleborough area. The vehicle reportedly collided with the bus stop at the junction with the busy Halifax Road.

Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and fire crews, rushed to the scene. A cordon was established around the Louise Street bus stop as officers secured the area.

This serious incident involving a car crashing into a bus stop prompted a swift response from Rochdale Community Fire Station. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, where fire service personnel promptly worked to secure the area and mitigate any immediate hazards. Their critical attendance at the location lasted for approximately forty minutes, ensuring public safety before operations concluded. 

Two occupants of the vehicle—a man and a woman—were extracted from the car and transported to hospital by brave paramedics. While their injuries have been described as, "serious", they are not believed to be life-threatening. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that both victims suffered fractured limbs.

A pram was spotted behind the police cordon following the crash, but authorities confirmed that no children were harmed. A baby who was present at the scene was assessed and found to have no injuries; they were not struck by the vehicle.

In an update issued on Monday, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the driver of the car, a man aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene. He remains in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.