LIVE: Hunt for driver underway after man killed after being struck by van

A busy roundabout is closed outside a retail park in Oldham this evening (Wednesday, March 26) after a man was struck by a van and killed.

An air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene following the crash on Broadway (A663) at the Chadderton Roundabout.

A road closure is in place with police and paramedics in attendance. The road is currently blocked along with the A627(M) entry slip road and Burnley Lane.

Greater Manchester Police say a hunt is underway to find the driver of the vehicle.

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A screen has now been erected at the scene by fire crews.

Maps show the size of the closure on the roundabout off Broadway this evening.

A slip road onto the A627(M) is also closed by police.

The pedestrian, understood to be in his 50s, was killed in a 'road rage' incident this evening.

It is thought the driver of a van deliberately struck the victim before speeding away from the scene.

A major hunt is underway to trace the suspect.

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