BREAKING: Man, 55, dies after being hit by HGV at busy junction

A man has died after being hit by a HGV at a busy junction in Bury, police have confirmed.

The fatal smash happened at the junction of Radcliffe New Road and Bury New Road in the Whitefield area at around 1.30pm yesterday (Wednesday). Police taped off a large stretch of the busy road, while a screen was put up next to a lorry which was pictured inside the cordon.

In an update issued this morning, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a 55-year-old man sadly died at the scene. The driver remained on the scene to assist police with their investigations, the spokesperson added.

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A statement posted on the GMP Bury North Facebook page this morning said: "GMP collision investigators are appealing for information after a pedestrian died in Bury. The 55-year-old man was in collision with an HGV on Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, at around 1.30pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023.

"Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver remained at the scene to help police."

After the incident yesterday, Bury New Road was taped off between Elms Street and George Street for several hours. A number of residents spoke of their concern about the busy junction where the crash happened, with a mum telling the M.E.N: "They fly round this corner. It's a blind spot."

Janet Wain, a neighbour on Radcliffe New Road, said: "It's shocking, honest to god the amount of accidents. It needs something doing to it, 20mph or whatever. The houses actually shake."

Officers are continuing to urge any witnesses of the crash, or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward. GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on