Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal Wigan crash between a motorbike and bus
An appeal for witnesses has been made by police investigating a late night Wigan collision which claimed the life of a young motorcyclist.
The 28-year-old was fatally injured when his two-wheler crashed into a single-decker bus at 11.54pm on Thursday August 6 at the junction of Wigan Road, Cansfield Grove and Alexandra Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield.
The roads were cordoned off after emergency services descended on the scene.
Police and paramedics tended to the victim while a Wigan fire crew was in attendance to deal with fuel spillage.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the Wigan Road junction of Alexandra Road in Wigan at around 11.54pm last night.
"A bus collided with a motorbike and the rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered potentially life-threatening injuries.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since sadly died.
"The bus driver remained at the scene and is supporting the investigation.
"Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have saw the moments leading up to this incident, or anyone who has mobile phone or dash cam footage, to come forward and assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 4225 of 06/08/2026. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.