Man, 35, killed after car crashes into tree

A man aged 35 was killed when a car left a road and hit a tree, police have confirmed. A second man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries, with another man arrested at the scene of the tragedy on Monday night.

The man under arrest, who is also 35, was being questioned today on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

Emergency services were called to a busy road near Wigan - Southworth Road, near Golborne Dale in Newton-le-Willows - at around 10.30pm on Monday. The area remained cordoned off by police this morning and the man who sadly died hasn't been named.

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A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "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."

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