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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

One dead following suspected 'medical episode' in fatal Wigan collision

Officers are investigating after a man tragically died following a 'serious' medical episode during a collision in Wigan.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were called to Gidlow Lane in Wigan at approximately 7:35pm on Monday (March 27) following reports of a collision. A car is reported to have mounted the pavement between Diamond Street and Emerald Street, before coming off at the junction of Emerald Street, where it collided with another car.

The driver is suspected to have suffered a 'serious' medical episode and was rushed to hospital for treatment, where he sadly died, police say. Officers are asking anyone who has any information about the incident to get in touch.

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