Man, 74, dies after BMW ploughs into shop in Stockport

An elderly man has died after a car crashed into a shop in Stockport.

Police say a BMW driven by the 74-year man crashed with another vehicle then ploughed into a building, thought to be a hairdressers, on Stockport Road in Marple on Tuesday morning. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene, but sadly the pensioner was pronounced dead.

No-one else was injured. GMP's serious collision investigation unit are now appealing for witnesses to the crash, which took place at around 11.15am.

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Det Con Alexandra Giblin said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the loved ones who have lost a family member and friend in tragic circumstances. They are being supported by specialist officers at this time.

"Whilst we continue to investigate, we need to ensure we retrieve all the best possible evidence available to us and would urge anyone who has further information that could help us to contact us direct as soon as possible."

The air ambulance landed on nearby Marple Park. Speaking yesterday Marple councillor Steve Gribbon, who was in the town centre when the crash took place, said: "Approximately eight to 10 police vehicles are in attendance along with ambulances and firefighters.

"The air ambulance was also circling overhead looking for a place to land. Stockport Road in the town centre is closed off to traffic and pedestrians."

An investigation is ongoing. Police have appealed for witnesses, especially those who have CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage in the moments leading up to the incident, to come forward.

Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 1019 of November 19 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.