A woman was left seriously injured
14:41, 31 Dec 2025Updated 15:49, 31 Dec 2025
An investigation is underway following the tragedy(Image: Gary Oakley/M.E.N.)
A man who died in a New Year’s Eve crash at a Salford roundabout has been named as Michael Page. The tragedy happened on Cadishead Way, a main road through Irlam and Cadishead, at around 7.15am this morning (December 31).
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene following the crash, which involved one car, at the roundabout at Irlam Locks. The driver died after being seriously injured. He has since been named as Michael Page by friends.
Facebook tributes are pouring in. A picture of Mr Page, 48, has not yet been released.
A woman, 50, was left seriously injured in the crash, Greater Manchester Police said. She remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Andy Pratt posted: “RIP Mike.” Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he added: “Gone too soon. Thinking of the family at this sad time.”
The scene of the crash on Cadishead Way
John Welsh said: “RIP Mike. Thinking about the family at this sad time.” Lisa Dobson added: RIP Mike.” Chelsie ‘Jo Mc’ posted: “Can’t believe it, RIP Mike.”
Tony Hepburn-Horrocks said: “Rest easy Pagey, so sad thinking of all the family and friends.” Susie Price posted: “RIP Mike. So sad, all my love to the family.”
Stuart Wilson said: “RIP Mike bro x.” Lesley Marie Edwards said: “RIP, Mike Page. Thoughts are with your family xxxx.”
Lewis Woods, speaking to the Manchester Evening News, said: “RIP, Mike. Gonna be missed by a lot of us, always gonna be in our heart forever. Gone but not forgotten, see you on the other side.”
A drone image of the police scene on Cadishead Way
A large cordon remained in place on Cadishead Way by the afternoon as investigation work was carried out. Pictures showed a police tent in place.
A witness to the crash spoke of the moment he desperately tried to pull the victims from the wreckage of a car. The man, who asked not to be named, said: “I witnessed this on my way to work. It really didn’t look good. I tried to get them out.”
The man said he saw the car being driven ‘straight into the roundabout’, hitting a tree in the centre. The vehicle, he added, landed on its roof following the crash, coming to a stop on the other side of the roundabout.
“I tried my best to get people out, but the car was just a wreck,” he added. A police officer described the crash as ‘one of the worst’ road traffic collisions he had ever seen.