A driver is fighting for their life in hospital following a 'serious' crash.
Emergency services were called to Main Street in Billinge, near Wigan, at about 10.30pm on Tuesday (August 17).
Police say they received reports of a collision between a Toyota Yaris and a Ford Fiesta.
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The driver of the Toyota Yaris was taken to hospital and his condition is described as critical.
A passenger was also taken to hospital to be assessed for what police say were minor injuries.
The driver of the Ford Fiesta was not injured, say officers.
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance confirmed they had taken a man in his 70s to hospital.
The road was shut for several hours, but reopened at 6.30am today (Wednesday, August 18).
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any CCTV, dashcam or other footage, is urged to call Merseyside Police on (0151) 777 5747, email: rpiu@merseyside.police.uk.
Alternatively, get in touch via @MerPolCC on Twitter, or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 21000574250.
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