Woman dies and two seriously injured after crash in Wigan
Police are investigating
A woman's died and two others are seriously injured after they were hit by a Land Rover while stood on a pavement in Wigan.
Police were called around 9.20pm last night to reports of a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrians on Ormskirk Road in Pemberton.
A silver Land Rover Freelander was driving along the road when it hit three pedestrians stood on the pavement near a pub.
The driver didn't stop at the scene.
A woman in her 40s was taken to hospital but later died, two other males were left with serious injuries.
Police have arrested two males on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving - they remain in custody.
PC Oliver Batty, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family who are understandably devastated by the circumstances of how their loved one has lost their life.
“We immediately launched an investigation into the circumstances and the road has been closed for some time whilst we carried out a number of enquiries.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have any information or dash-cam footage that may be able to assist with our investigation and give the woman’s family the answers they deserve.
“In particular, anyone who may have seen a silver Land Rover Freelander in the area of Ormskirk Road in the minutes leading up to this incident is urged to contact us.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 4741 or report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.”