A young man is fighting for his life in hospital after his motorbike hit a lamppost in Middleton.
The 22-year-old was critically injured in the smash on Heywood Old Road on Sunday night.
Police and ambulance crews were called at 7.10pm.
The young man was taken to hospital, where he remains with his family at his bedside.
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An investigation into the crash has been launched. Police urging anyone with information to come forward.
PC Seamus Toal of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "My thoughts are with the man as he fights for his life in hospital, and his family who are by his bedside.
"We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch, in particular those who may have dash-cam footage of the incident.
"We hope to be in a better position to give the man’s family the answers they crave in the coming days."
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 101. Information can also be reported via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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