Boy, 5, still critical in hospital after car and HGV crash on M67

A five-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in hospital after a crash between a car and a HGV on the M67 motorway in Tameside^[1].

The crash happened on the eastbound side of the motorway between junction 3 for Hyde and junction 4 for the Hattersley Roundabout at around 2.45pm on Monday (April 29). The boy was rushed to hospital from the scene after the crash between a Vauxhall Astra and a HGV.^[2][3]

Police said the boy’s injuries were life-threatening. In an update issued today (May 3), a spokesperson for the force said he remained in hospital in a critical condition.

A 38-year-old woman, who was also in the Astra, was also hurt in the crash. The HGV driver a 39-year-old man – was bailed pending further enquiries, the Greater Manchester Police^[5] spokesperson added today.

After the incident, police, firefighters, paramedics and air ambulance responded on the scene. The M67 was closed on the eastbound side for hours with a diversion route put in place.

The carriageway was fully reopened at around 2am the following morning. Any witnesses should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).

(Image: ASP)

They also want to speak to anyone who has any footage or dash cam. Officers can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2098 of 29/04/24.

Information can also be shared using the LiveChat function on the website: www.gmp.police.uk^[6]. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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