A main Wigan road has been closed after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision
An investigation is launched by traffic officers following a road collision which left a motorcyclist seriously injured and a major Wigan road closed for hours
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a road smash during the Wigan rush hour.
Wigan Lane remains sealed off to traffic near to its junctions with Swinley Road and below the infirmary.
It is reported that the bike was in collision with another vehicle at around 4.30pm today (Tuesday October 27) not far from the new hospital car park on Freckleton Street.
Onlookers reported seeing paramedics attending to the man at the scene before he was taken away by ambulance.
A post by Wigan and Leigh Police on social media reads: “We are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision on Wigan Lane, Wigan.
“Wigan Lane is currently closed in both directions for vehicles and pedestrians whilst officers are working at the scene.
“This includes junctions between Clifton Street and Standishgate.
“The road is likely to remain closed for some time. Officers are asking the public to avoid the area and find an alternative route by planning your journeys.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to ring police on 101.