A woman has died and a man is fighting for his life following a collision in Ashton-under-Lyne just after 3am on Saturday.
Police and paramedics were called to reports a red Volkswagen Golf had collided with two pedestrians on Manchester Road near to Snipe Retail Park at 3.35am.
A 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
The casualties were pedestrians.
A man, 31, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death whilst driving without due care and attention.
He remains in police custody for questioning and police enquiries are continuing.
Manchester Road remains closed this morning.
Police Inspector Danny Byrne, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This morning's incident has had truly tragic consequences and we have specialist officers supporting the woman's family as our enquiries continue.
"Our thoughts are also with the man and his family as he receives treatment in hospital and we're appealing to any witnesses or anyone with any information or dash-cam footage to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
"Whilst we have a man in custody, our investigation is continuing and it's incredibly important we establish the circumstances surrounding this collision. I'd urge anyone who thinks they might be able to assist us to call our team."
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 460 of 28/11/2020, or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
