Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were hospitalized after being struck by a police car this evening on Wigan Road in Leigh. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, where both individuals suffered serious injuries from the collision and are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. Following the incident, a cordon was established, and the road was closed to traffic.
According to a spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police, the collision involving a police vehicle and the pedestrians occurred at 9:08 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025. The injured man and woman were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and standard procedures have been initiated with GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate.
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