Wigan crash: Two die in motorbike and car collision
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The crash happened on Ormskirk Road in Wigan at 19:15 on Saturday
Two people on a motorbike have died in a crash with a car.
The crash involving a Peugeot 408 and a Suzuki GSR750 bike happened at 19:15 BST on Saturday on Ormskirk Road in Wigan, Greater Manchester Police said.
A 21-year-old man died at the scene and a 56-year-old died in hospital a short time later.
The car driver, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police said he remains in custody for questioning.
The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch.
PC Philip Drummond said: "This is another extremely upsetting and tragic collision that has happened in recent days in Wigan and our thoughts remains with their loved ones.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and continuing at pace from last night and we are now appealing to the local community to come forward if they saw anything or have access to doorbell or dashcam CCTV to help us establish further the moments leading up to the collision."
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