Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash in Hindley Green which led to a man being taken to hospital.

Emergency services were called to Atherton Road at its junction with Leigh Road in Wigan at around 6.30am this morning.

It is believed a vehicle was travelling towards Atherton and collided with railings at the junction.

Police found a man in his thirties had suffered serious injuries and he is still being treated at hospital.

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A police spokesperson said: "GMP are now 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 so it can help with their enquiries to understand what happened.

"You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 747 of 26/02/2023. "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."