UPDATE: Motorist arrested for drug-driving after biker suffers 'life-changing injuries' in Wigan road smash

A motorcyclist has suffered “life-changing injuries” in an horrific early morning road smash in Wigan.
By Alan Weston
Published 6th Oct 2023, 12:15 GMT
Updated 6th Oct 2023, 16:16 GMT
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Police have also confirmed that the driver of a car thought to have been involved in the collision on Victoria Street in Newtown was later arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

The street was blocked off for hours and traffic diverted after the crash.

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Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Victoria Street, Newtown, this morningEmergency services at the scene of the crash in Victoria Street, Newtown, this morning
Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Victoria Street, Newtown, this morning
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 6.45am this morning (Friday October 6), officers responded to reports of an RTC in Victoria Street, Wigan.

“One man was taken to hospital with serious, life-changing injuries, not believed to be life-threatening.

“One man, aged 20, has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.

“Inquiries are ongoing.2

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: “A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury, following an RTC involving a motorbike and car.”

Anyone with information about the collision or has CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 55111.

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