Police have arrested two people in connection with the crash on Halliwell Road on Saturday, January 28.

One person was  arrested yesterday, which has now been followed by a second.

The pair were arrested "on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving" a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed today.

Both have subsequently been released on bail "pending further investigations," it was added.

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The crash between three vehicles happened opposite Lloyds Bank at 9.05pm.

Three people were injured in the incident - two with minor injuries and one who was in a critical condition.

A GMP spokesperson says that they understand a driver remains in a critical condition.

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.

Two people believed to be passengers in another are described as having sustained minor injuries.

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).

To do so ring 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.

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