Police and paramedics attended the scene

11:36, 02 Jan 2026Updated 11:41, 02 Jan 2026

Wilfred Street, SwintonWilfred Street, Swinton(Image: Google Maps)

A woman has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a van in Swinton. Emergency services attended Wilfred Street, off Boundary Road, at around 10.20am this morning (January 2).

Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to reports of a collision involving a female pedestrian and a van. North West Ambulance Service confirmed a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance were sent out to the scene.

The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, GMP says. Witnesses reported seeing a large emergency services presence in the area, near to Swinton Precinct.

An NWAS spokesperson said: “We were called at just after 10:15am to reports of an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. We sent a rapid response vehicle and ambulance to the scene and we’ve taken the patient to hospital.”