» Man fighting for his life after Atherleigh Way crash

The horror crash happened yesterday afternoon and now officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, Monday March 31. (Image: Phil Taylor) The incident occurred at the junction of Kirkhall Lane and Atherleigh Way in Leigh, Wigan.

The collision involved a 69-year-old male pedestrian and a bus. (Image: Phil Taylor) Police say the man currently remains in a life-threatening condition at hospital.

A man has been hospitalised as a result of the incident. (Image: Phil Taylor)An air ambulance was also spotted at the scene following the incident.

The road was closed from 3pm until late evening.

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Detective Constable Nick Rhodes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Since the incident we have conducted a number of lines of enquiries to establish exactly what happened but are now appealing to anyone who was in the area to please get in touch.

The collision involved a pedestrian and a bus. (Image: Phil Taylor) “This can be through a personal eyewitness account, or the submission of dash cam footage to understand the movements leading up to the collision which has left an elderly man fighting for his life.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 4741 direct or 101 quoting incident 1953 of 31/01/2025. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.