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A man is in hospital with 'potentially life-threatening injuries' after being hit by a car in Bolton . Emergency services rushed to Moor Lane at around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, October 21) after reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, was rushed to hospital from the scene by paramedics. Police have described his injuries as 'serious and potentially life-threatening' in a statement issued today. J oin the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE An investigation into the crash remains ongoing, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police added. Last night, officers from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) were pictured carrying out investigations within a cordon on the road. Moor Lane was closed off from the junction with Derby Street and Trinity Street up to the junction with Spa Road and Deansgate Road. Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone who has any dash cam footage. A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 4.30pm on Tuesday 21 October 2025, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a pedestrian on Moor Lane, Bolton. "Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Enquiries are ongoing. "Officers are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage to please contact police on 101 quoting log 2365 of 21/10/2025." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here.
