A man has been arrested after a crash on a Bolton road left a woman with injuries that are thought to be life-changing.
Greater Manchester Police were called out to Derby Street at around 7.30pm last night (March 4).
A 22-year-old man remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police believe that a man, driving a Vauxhall Insignia, struck a woman as she crossed the road at traffic lights - leaving her with injuries that are thought to be life-changing.
The woman remains in hospital.
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Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The force says it is also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 3294 of 04/03/2024.
Information can also be shared on GMP’s LiveChat on its website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers through 0800 555 111.
A North West Ambulance Spokesperson said: “North West Ambulance Service was called at 19:30 on 4 March to reports of a road traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Derby Street, Bolton.
“We sent multiple resources to the scene including a response vehicle, an ambulance, and a senior clinician. One patient, a woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.”
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Last night, a police cordon was set up following the crash – with a Bolton councillor advising people to avoid the area.
Yesterday evening, Cllr Rabiya Jiva said: “I am aware of this incident and the police are aware as well.
“I would ask for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward and tell the police what you know.
“In the meantime, please stay safe, avoid the area and let the professionals get on with doing their jobs.”
Police officers could be seen speaking to people inside the Sir Jason Kenny Centre and Monkey Express takeaway following the incident.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed last night it had not been called to the incident.
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