LIVE: Man, 35, dies in crash as police shut off road - updates

A busy road near Wigan is cordoned off by police this morning after a man died in a horror crash.

A stretch of Southworth Road, near Golborne Dale, is currently taped off by officers. A number of police vehicles are on the scene this morning. A police spokesman said a 35-year-old man tragically died in the collision.

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"We are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision in the Newton-le-Willows area last night, Monday 10 June. We were contacted at 10.30pm following reports a white Ford Kuga had been travelling along Southwood Road in the direction of Church Street when it left the road and collided with a tree close to the junction of Mere Road.

"A 35-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A second man, in his 30s, was also injured. It is not thought any other vehicles were involved.

"A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He is currently in custody. There are road closures in the area while accident investigation work is carried out and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Accident investigation work is now being carried out on the scene, Inrix reports.

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Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He is currently in custody.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper