A MAN died and a toddler was left in a critical condition after a head-on collision in Dawbers Lane, Euxton.

Ford Escort driver Michael Humphreys was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at 3.40pm yesterday.

His passenger Kieran Rice, three, was taken to Pendlebury Children's Hospital, Manchester. Police said he was in a critical condition today.

A second passenger, Rachel Rice, 12, was today serious but stable in Preston Royal Hospital.

The driver of a Ford Focus involved in the collision escaped with minor injuries, but was arrested and was being questioned about the incident today.