A seventy year old man has been killed after being hit by a car on the East Lancashire Road in Worsley this afternoon.
The incident happened at the junction with Newearth Road around 3.30.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Road closures will remain in place throughout the evening and diversions are in place.
Police Constable Darren White of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man has tragically lost his life as a result of this collision and we’re doing all we can to support his family at this devastating time.
“The road closures will remain in place whilst specialist officers carry out enquiries at the scene so we would advise people to avoid the area where possible.
“Whilst we have a man in custody, the collision happened at a relatively busy time of day and I’d encourage anyone with any information or dash-cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible so we can piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.”
