Two men died in an accident in Oldham.
Harry Atkinson, 20, and Lewis Mieson, 21, were riding an off-road motorcycle that collided with a Ford Kuga.
Both families paid tribute to their “precious” and “beloved” loved ones.
High Barn Street in Royton was cut off for most of Good Friday after police were called shortly after 11 a.m. to signal a crash between a Suzuki motorcycle and a 4×4.
Harry Atkinson Credit: Family Material
Paying tribute to 20-year-old plumber Harry, his family said: “Words cannot describe how it feels to lose our youngest child, Harry – our son – in such a tragic way. Our hearts are broken.
“Harry is a much-loved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.
“His life and death will touch many people – especially those who love him very much.
“Harry was 20, a loving kind and thoughtful young man; so full of life – happy in his work as a plumber with all his life in front of him.
“We want to thank all the first responders who tried to save the lives of Harry and his friend and supported the other people involved in the horrific incident.
“I thank the police for their kindness and compassion, and I thank them for their kind words and support.
“Harry is valuable to us, and as we try to come to terms with the harsh reality that he will not return home, we ask people to give us as a family a little solitude, time and space in grief in our own way.
Louis Mieson Credit: Family Material
The family of 21-year-old Lewis paid a touching tribute to him, saying: “The family is completely devastated by the loss of our beloved Lewis.
“We are truly humbled by the outpouring of love and support from the community and from Lewis’ friends and family.
“This confirmed what we already knew; that he is loved and valued by all who know him.
“The family would like to thank everyone for the hundreds of kind, positive messages that have been received. We are so grateful and bring so much comfort in this terrible time.”
The incident provoked a wide emergency response. Credit: MEN Media
Despite all the efforts of paramedics, the driver and passenger of the motorcycle – men aged 20 and 21, respectively – were seriously injured and unfortunately died on the spot.
The collision sparked a backlash of ambulances, including an air ambulance, a road ambulance and a number of police cars.
Greater Manchester fire crews were also present at the scene.
Sergeant Phil Shaw of GMP’s Clashes Investigation Division said: “My thoughts are on the families of the two young men who tragically lost their lives today after this horrific incident.
“We are doing what we can to find out how this clash came about, to ensure that the families of the two victims get the answers they need, and our specialists offer them support in this devastating moment.
“If you were in the area just before 11 am and you have a record from the tab camera or you may have seen the vehicles involved in this collision, then I urge you to contact us so that we can gather as much information as possible. to establish the circumstances of the events this morning. “
Two men die in horrific car-motorcycle crash at Oldham Credit: MEN Media
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