Greater Manchester Police have launched an appeal after a man in his late 50s suffered serious injuries in a collision on Gathurst Road, Wigan on Tuesday afternoon.
Incident and investigation
Officers attended the scene at about 3.30pm following reports that a car had struck a man who was standing in the carriageway while helping an HGV reverse from a side street. The 58-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment with what the force has described as serious injuries. The driver of the car stayed at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.
"The incident occurred at around 3.30pm when a car travelling along Gathurst Road collided with a man who was standing in the carriageway acting as a banksman for an HGV that was reversing out of a side street,"
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident, or who has relevant footage, to contact them. The force has asked for material from CCTV, dashcams, doorbell cameras or mobile phones that might help establish exactly what happened.
What the police are asking the public to do
- If you witnessed the collision, contact GMP quoting log 2334 of 21/07/26.
- Anyone with CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or mobile-phone footage from the area around 3.30pm is asked to preserve it and share it with police.
- Call 0161 856 4741 or use GMP’s Live Chat at gmp.police.uk to report information. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
At this stage the force has not released further details about the man's condition or the identities of those involved. Officers continue to investigate and have not indicated any arrests beyond the driver remaining at the scene to assist.
Quick facts
| Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Time | About 3.30pm |
| Location | Gathurst Road, Wigan |
| Injured | 58-year-old man, taken to hospital with serious injuries |
This incident will concern those who use Gathurst Road and nearby streets, particularly drivers and those working in loading or delivery roles. If you were in the area and think you might have seen something, your information could prove vital to the investigation.
Further updates will be provided by Greater Manchester Police as enquiries progress.
