Rochdale police chase: Pedestrian critically injured
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The driver sped off after a crash in Rochdale Road, police say
A pedestrian was critically injured when he was hit by a police van pursuing a driver who had failed to stop.
Officers tried to get a vehicle to pull over in Milnrow Road, Rochdale, at about 03:25 GMT on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.
Following a short chase the van hit a pedestrian in Rochdale Road while the other driver sped off.
Officers provided medical aid to the injured man, who was taken to hospital.
The crash has been referred to GMP's professional standards branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct, according to standard procedure.
The other driver has so far not been found.
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