Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving following three-car crash in Wigan

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following a three-vehicle crash in Wigan late on Wednesday afternoon.
The collision happened in Gathurst Road, Orrell at about 3.45pm.The collision happened in Gathurst Road, Orrell at about 3.45pm.
The collision happened in Gathurst Road, Orrell at about 3.45pm.

The collision happened in Gathurst Road, Orrell at about 3.45pm.

Three vehicles were involved in the accident which was close to the junction with Orrell Road and police arrested a 46-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

The crash caused long queues on roads in the area, including the A577 Ormskirk Road, Orrell Post and delays in both directions exiting the M58/M6 at Junction 26.