A man has died after a horror crash in Blackrod.

Police were called to the scene of a collision between two cars on Chorley Road near The Cherry Tree at Blackrod pub at 10.25pm on Friday.

The driver of a Seat Leon, a 38-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Two other people in a BMW suffered minor injuries. 

Specialist officers are providing support to the victim's family.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

PC Becky Hall, of Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Firstly, my thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating incident – particularly the family of the man who sadly lost his life, and we are doing all we can to support them at this awful time.

“We’re working to piece together the circumstances behind this incident and will be conducting a full and thorough investigation to ensure that no stone is left unturned to establish exactly what has happened here.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area on Friday evening – or who may have footage from around that time that could end up being crucial to this investigation.”

Staff members from The Cherry Tree, on Chorley Road, are said to have run outside with fire extinguishers after hearing a loud bang.

The road outside the pub up to Blackrod Brow was closed both ways as police carried out investigation work.

GMP’s SCIU is appealing for anyone who may have seen the two cars driving in the Blackrod area to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 3,848 of August 12.

Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.