TWO arrests have been made after a woman pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision on Tuesday in Wigan.

Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information after the collision

At around 2.15pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, an e-bike collided with a pedestrian who was crossing Orrell Road.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, received serious, life-threatening injuries. She currently remains in hospital.

Two people on the e-bike received minor injuries.

Two men, aged 19 and 20, were both arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The 20-year-old was bailed, while the 19-year-old remains in police custody.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with any information – or who may have dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage from the time of the incident – to please come forward.

Information can be passed to officers by contacting 101 or 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 1922 of 01/08/23.

Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.