NewsInvestigators appeal following road traffic collision in Wigan

Investigators appeal following road traffic collision in Wigan

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road collision in Leigh, Wigan.

At around 3pm on Monday, officers were called to the junction of Kirkhall Lane and Atherleigh Way.

Initial enquiries have established a double decker bus was travelling down the road when a 69-year-old male pedestrian collided with the vehicle.

Emergency services responded and the pedestrian remains in a life-threatening condition at hospital.

Detective constable Nick Rhodes said: “Since the incident we have conducted a number of lines of enquiries to establish exactly what happened but are now appealing to anyone who was in the area to please get in touch.

“This can be through a personal eyewitness account, or the submission of dash cam footage to understand the movements leading up to the collision which has left an elderly man fighting for his life.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 4741 direct or 101 quoting incident 1953 of 31/01/2025. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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