Driver under arrest in hospital after woman killed in Mercedes horror crash

A male driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains under arrest in hospital. The arrest comes after a woman died and another person was seriously injured following a crash on a major road in Bolton.

Emergency services were called to the scene in St Helens Road at around 7pm on Saturday, June 22. Police officers said a Mercedes travelling south-west along the road had collided with a Nissan heading in the opposite direction.

A passenger in the Nissan - a woman in her 60s - woman died from her injuries. The driver of the vehicle was also seriously injured and remains in hospital.

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The driver of the Mercedes was also treated for injuries, the seriousness of which has not been revealed. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. There have been no charges brought in relation to the incident so far, Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning, June 24.

Pictures from the scene showed a large section of St Helens Road cordoned off and two badly damaged cars, one of which had ended up on a pavement. Two air ambulances were also dispatched to the scene in the Daubhill area of Bolton.

Officers have appealed for information about the incident. Detective Constable Aarron Cramer, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident where someone has lost their life and we are supporting the families of those involved at this sad time.

"We are continuing with our investigation as we work out the exact causes of this collision and would urge anyone with any information to please get in touch with us. No matter how big or small, your information could greatly