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Tragedy as motorcyclist killed in Atherton Road crash
The crash was reported on Atherton Road at the junction with Corner Lane in Hindley Green on the afternoon of Tuesday September 22.
A motorbike and a car were believed to have been involved in the crash, with the road closed for much of the day as police went about their work.
The crash was tragically reported as fatal (Image: Phil Taylor)
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said that the crash had been fatal and that the motorcyclist was believed to have been killed.
Images from the scene show a badly damaged car and motorbike strewn across the site on Atherton Road.
Officers were on the scene (Image: Phil Taylor)
Wigan Council advised members of the public that the road was likely to remain closed throughout Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday as investigations were carried out.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area as the emergency services went about their work.
Anyone with any information can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.
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