Police are appealing for information after a man has been left in a life-threatening condition following a collision in Wigan

At around 9.30pm yesterday (Saturday 6 November 2021), police were called to reports of a collision between a dark grey Ford Ranger and a pedestrian on Castle Hill Road at the junction with Oxford Street, Hindley.

Emergency services attended and a 47-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

The driver of the Ford Ranger remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Constable Phillip Drummond, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a very serious collision which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital.

"This collision happened on a Saturday evening at a time when a number of people will have been out and about and we are hopeful that there are witnesses who may have information or dash cam footage of this incident.

"If you have any information or dash cam footage please do not hesitate to contact police."

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2930 of 06/11/21.

Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.