Two men have died in a horror crash in Wigan after being hit by a car as they crossed the road.
The victims, believed to be in their 70s and 80s, died a short time after the crash, which happened at 8.15pm on Friday.
A woman in her 70s, also a pedestrian, was injured in the tragedy.
The driver of a Ford Kuga stopped at the scene, but has not been arrested.
The woman remains in hospital in a serious condition but her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
An investigation has been launched by the Greater Manchester Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
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Investigators said the pedestrians were crossing Upholland Road, close to the junction with Longshaw Old Road, at the time of the collision.
Police Sergeant Darren Hancock, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “First and foremost, I want to extend my sincere condolences to the families of the men who died following the collision on Upholland Road last night.
“We are working to provide their loved ones with support from specially trained officers as they come to terms with their loss.
“Local residents may notice an increased police presence in the area as we conduct further enquiries and we are appealing to anyone with information or dashcam footage that can assist us to please get in touch.”
Anybody with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2764 of 20/12/19, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
