Officers are appealing for information after a man sadly died in a collision in Bolton
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Shortly before 11pm last night (Tuesday 25 May 2021), police were called to reports of a collision between a black Fiat 500 and a silver Vauxhall Insignia at the junction of Albert Road and Longcauseway, Farnworth.
Emergency services attended and despite the best work of paramedics, the driver of the Fiat - a 34 year old man - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Five people - aged between 7 and 28- were treated for minor injuries.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Police Constable Andrew Nicholson, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Sadly a man has lost his life in this collision and our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this difficult time.
"This incident happened at a busy junction and we are hopeful that there are a number of people who may have witnessed this collision and have dash cam footage of the incident or either of the cars leading up to it. If you have any information at all please do not hesitate to contact police."
Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3115 of 25/05/21.
Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.