By Stephen Topping
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Greater Manchester Police has issued an update after one of its vehicles hit two pedestrians in Leigh . The incident took place on Wigan Road at around 9.08pm last night (September 19). According to GMP, the vehicle involved was responding to another incident when the collision took place. Both pedestrians, a 57-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man, were rushed to hospital. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here In an update issued this morning (Saturday), GMP said the woman remains in hospital with serious injuries, while the man has since been discharged with minor injuries. The road was closed off following the crash, with the scene stood down earlier this morning. GMP says the officer driving the police vehicle is supporting the investigation, while referrals have been made to the force’s Professional Standards Directorate about the incident, in line with normal procedure. Witnesses are now being urged to come forward as the investigation continues. A GMP spokesperson said: “As part of this investigation, our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking for anyone with information to please come forward. “This includes anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell or mobile phone footage from the area.” Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE Information can be passed on to GMP by calling 0161 856 4741 or using the Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 3570 of September 19, 2025. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. — For the latest stories and breaking news visit manchestereveningnews.co.uk . Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it.
