A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuriesEmergency services on the scene on Upper Brook Street(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

A pedestrian has died following a collision in Manchester city centre last month, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to Upper Brook Street, after reports a had vehicle collided with a male as he was crossing the road. The incident occurred at around 8.25am on October 25.

The pedestrian, 72, was taken to hospital for treatment, but sadly died from his injuries on Wednesday (November 19). The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the attending officers, and the investigation is ongoing.

Greater Manchester Police has now re-issued an appeal for information. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage, is urged to get in touch.

Upper Brook Street, which runs adjacent to Oxford Road at the back of Manchester University, was closed from near the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) to close to the Mancunian Way with a large cordon in place near the W.H Lung supermarket following the incident.

Police at the Cordon on October 27(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

PC Nicola Heap from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident and all of our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends during this difficult time.

“Officers are continuing to provide specialist support to the family while our work continues, and we are still appealing for information as part of our investigation.

“If anyone who witnessed the incident has information, we would urge them to get in touch to assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is asked to contact police via 0161 856 4741, or via 101, quoting incident 577 of 27/10/25.

Information can also be shared using its ‘report’ tool or LiveChat function on the website: www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester Police has now re-issued an appeal for information(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

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