A man has been rushed to hospital as emergency services were scrambled to Sale after a dog attack. Police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a man at 3.20pm on Tuesday, June 25, on the corner of Urban Road and Washway Road.
15.06.2024 - 20:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who was struck by a car as he stood on a footpath is fighting for his life in hospital. The crash happened in Ashton-in-Makerfield near Wigan just after 5pm yesterday evening (Friday).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a silver Skoda Karoq was travelling eastbound along Wigan Road from the junction with Bryn Road when it "crossed the centre line, entering the westbound carriageway before colliding with a pedestrian."
A 50-year-old man from Wigan was struck "while standing on a footpath outside of a business" they said. He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition the force said in a statement issued this evening (Saturday).
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No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported. The crash is being investigated by the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).
They are asking anyone who may have witnessed it, to come forward. They are also "keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision" GMP said.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2527 of 14/06/2024.
Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on the GMP website or via 101. Alternatively you can contact independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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