Police appeal for witnesses to a fatal road collision in Bolton

Emergency services, including police officers, paramedics and firefighters, rushed to Darwen Road in Bromley Cross yesterday morning (Thurs 30th) Credit: MEN Media

A person has died and two others have been left seriously injured after a crash in Bolton.Emergency services, including police officers, paramedics and firefighters, rushed to Darwen Road in Bromley Cross at around 11.50am on Thursday 30 March.

Two air ambulances also landed nearby.

In a statement Greater Manchester Police confirmed one person had died following the crash.

Two others were left seriously injured and were rushed to hospital from the scene.

Officers are now asking for witnesses to the collision and for any available dashcam, CCTV and doorbell footage to be submitted. Credit: MEN Media

No arrests have been made.

Officers are now asking for witnesses to the collision and for any available dashcam, CCTV and doorbell footage to be submitted.

Sergeant Phillip Collingwood of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was an extremely tragic incident in which someone has lost their life and two others have sustained serious injuries.

"Our thoughts remain with the families affected who are being supported by specialist officers.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

"If you can help, then please contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 1304 of 30/03/2023.

"Information can also be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk."Alternatively, details can be passed via 101 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."