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A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was hit by a car in Wigan.
The 82-year-old was knocked down by a Toyota CHR on Gidlow Lane at around 4.25pm yesterday (Tuesday). Emergency services were called to the scene and she was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the car remained on the scene. A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.
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Police believe that before the crash, the Toyota CHR left the Tesco car park on Gidlow Lane and began to travel in a southerly direction. It hit the woman as she crossed the road near Knowsley Road.
Officers at Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward. They are keen to speak to anyone with phone or dashcam footage of the crash.
Officers can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 2406 of 19/12/2023. Information can also be shared at www.gmp.police.uk or a laternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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