BMW driver killed and four people seriously injured in horror crash near Woodhead Pass

Need to knowAn investigation has been launched12:15, 04 Aug 2026Emergency services on Woodhead Pass overnight(Image: submitted)BMW driver killed and four people seriously injured in horror crash near Woodhead Pass:A major road near Tameside has been closed after a BMW driver died in a horror crash. Emergency services descended on the A628 Manchester Road, in Tintwistle, at 9.50pm on Monday night (August 3) following a crash involving a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz.The BMW driver, a man in his 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed, Derbyshire Police says.The driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries following the crash. She was taken to hospital for treatment.Three passengers in the BMW also sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to hospital from