Teenager dies after horrific incident on off-road track

A teenager has tragically died after 'losing control' of a motorbike on an off-road cycle path in Tyldesley.

The 19-year-old was “having fun” on his bike at Morley's Lane racing track on Saturday (June 22) before the horrific incident, Greater Manchester Police said. At around 1:55 p.m., he “lost control” of the motorcycle and was “ejected” from the motorcycle.

His injuries proved fatal and he sadly died at the scene, probably at the Astley circuit. Officers are in contact with the teen's family.

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Police are now wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident at the track on Saturday. They want to hear from “everyone we haven’t spoken to yet.”

Detective Constable Phil Drummond, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who was having fun at a racecourse – we are in contact with them to give them help.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage to come forward. Your information could help our investigations.

GMP can be contacted by calling 0161 856 4741, 101 or at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1673 of 22/06/24. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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