A man in his 30s has been arrested following a collision with a woman in her 80s in Bury.
Police were called to the scene on Manchester Road at around 11:40 am this morning, where the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by careless driving.
Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and are appealing for information.
A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 11:40am today (Saturday 24 December), GMP were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Manchester Road, Bury between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
"Emergency services attended and a woman in her 80s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by careless driving.
"GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
"They are keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1187 of 24/12/2022.
Alternatively, details can be shared via GMP's LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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