A MOTORBIKE rider has died after a crash on Monday evening.

The incident happened just before 6.40pm on Wigan Road in Leigh at the junction with Hulme Road where a black Honda motorbike collided with a white Renault Megane.

Emergency services were sent to the scene and the 24-year-old motorbike rider was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He has since died.

Two women – aged 42 and 64 – who had been in the Renault were also taken to hospital for treatment for neck injuries.

They have since been released and are recovering at home.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Police are continuing to appeal for information on the collision.

Police Constable Jo Worsley of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Sadly, this collision has resulted in the death of a young man.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this unimaginably difficult time and we are working hard to piece together the circumstances that led to this collision so we can give them the answers they deserve.

“It happened at a relatively busy time of the evening, so we believe there may be several potential witnesses.

“I’d also like to appeal to anyone who may dash-cam footage to please get in touch.”

If you have any information call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.