Man, 69, dies after being hit by double-decker bus

PA Media The back of a police officer who is wearing a high-vis jacket bearing the words 'Greater Manchester Police' in white text against a blue badge. PA Media
The man was struck by the bus at a junction in Leigh, police said

A man who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a double-decker bus three days ago has died.

The 69-year-old pedestrian was struck at a junction of Kirkhall Lane and Atherleigh Way in Leigh, Wigan at about 15:00 BST on Monday and rushed to hospital by emergency services.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the man died from his injuries earlier.

Det Con Nick Rhodes said officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident to get in touch so the force could "understand the movements leading up to the collision which has sadly saw an elderly man lose his life".

"This can be through a personal eyewitness account, or the submission of dash cam footage," he added.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Related internet links