Mystery as bodies of woman and man pulled from wreckage after car crashes into reservoir near Manchester

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MYSTERY swirls as a horror collision led to a woman and a man being pulled from a car after crashing into a reservoir.

Cops raced down to Dowry Reservoir on in Denshaw, Oldham, at about 10.10am on Saturday after receiving reports of a crash.

Two bodies, both aged in their 70s, were tragically discovered in the water.

Greater Manchester Police has since launched an investigation into the collision on Huddersfield Road and are looking into how the car ended up in the reservoir.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 10.10am Saturday 15 March 2025, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Crook Gate Reservoir on Huddersfield Road in Denshaw.

“Officers attended the scene and following investigations, it is believed that a vehicle has entered the Reservoir.

“Sadly, the bodies of a man and a woman in their 70s were recovered. Their next of kin have been contacted and are being supported by specialist officers.

“A scene remains in place and an investigation is continuing in relation to how the vehicle ended up in the body of water.

“The family ask for privacy at this time.”

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