A DRIVER is making a good recovery in hospital after a fatal head-on crash in Bolton, police said today.

The 38-year-old man, from Haslingden, is out of the Royal Preston Hospital's intensive care unit. He suffered a head injury after his van collided with a Renault Clio V6 travelling in the opposite direction in Bradshaw Road last Thursday morning.

A 22-year-old from Leigh, who was driving the car, is being treated at the Royal Bolton Hospital. His condition was improving today.

The passenger in the car, a 20-year-old man from Affetside, was trapped for 30 minutes and had to be cut free by firefighters. He was taken to hospital but died later. He has not yet been named.

Today police were hoping to trace the movements of the Renault prior to the crash. It is believed the car travelled to Bolton from Pennington, near Leigh. Witnesses should call Bolton Traffic Unit on 0161 856 5972.