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At 9pm last night (Saturday 28 January) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between three vehicles on Halliwell Road, Bolton.
A vehicle travelling along Halliwell Road towards Moss Bank Way is believed to have collided with a second vehicle turning onto Halliwell Road, and a third stationary, unoccupied vehicle.
The driver of one vehicle involved remains in a critical condition in hospital, whilst two others believed to be passengers in another are described as having sustained minor injuries.
As a result of initial enquiries, a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident - or may have dashcam or doorbell footage - to please share it with GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).
You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3236 of 28/01/2023. You can also make a report via the website www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.