In a heart-wrenching incident that occurred on December 23, 2023, a mother and her teenage...

Published: 8:44 pm December 24, 2023
Updated: 11:35 am October 8, 2025
Mother and Son Tragically Killed in Oldham Road Traffic Collision

In a heart-wrenching incident that occurred on December 23, 2023, a mother and her teenage son lost their lives in a devastating road traffic collision on Ripponden Road in Oldham.

The victims have been identified as Clair, aged 42, and her son Sam, aged 15. The incident took place on a day that was meant to be filled with holiday cheer, but instead, it has left a community in mourning.

Emergency services rushed to the scene following the collision, which unfolded tragically on Ripponden Road, Oldham. Despite the swift response from paramedics, Clair and Sam could not be saved, and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and the loss of Clair and Sam has left family, friends, and neighbours in profound grief. The circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation, and authorities are working diligently to determine the cause.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Clair and Sam during this incredibly difficult time.

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