Detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was seriously injured when he was knocked off an e-scooter in a suspected hit-and-run. The boy, 15, is being treated in hospital following the incident in Bury this afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was also hospitalised after suffering 'minor' injuries, Greater Manchester Police said. He had his electric bike stolen following the collision, the force reported.
The pair were allegedly hit by a blue Ford Focus, which was recovered about three miles away on Hazel Avenue in Radcliffe. Police said that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, and is being questioned.
Officers were scrambled to Stand Lane in Radcliffe after reports of a road traffic collision. Debris could be seen at the side of the road in the aftermath of the incident.
It's understood the vehicle which hit the scooter did not stop at the scene. Stand Lane has been closed for hours as officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit combed the area for clues.
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Investigations appeared to centre on an area on the street outside Bar 1, a pub on Stand Lane. Yellow evidence markers were placed by officers who also took photographs of the scene.
It's understood that detectives are leading the investigation. They have appealed for members of the public with information or video footage to come forward.
Detective Inspector Alison Witkiewicz, of GMP's Bury district, said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation but are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information to contact us.
"We are also appealing for anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage in the area of Stand Lane between the junctions of Beech Street and Walker Street between 2.15pm and 2.35pm today to share that with us. If you wish to share information or footage anonymously, this can be done via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
A large cordon remained in place on the busy thoroughfare following the incident. Police taped off Stand Lane from its junctions with Hollinhurst Road and Rossall Avenue about half a mile away, near Stand Golf Club.
An inner cordon was also in place, encompassing Stand United Reformed Church, houses and a row of shops. Residents reported seeing police helicopters and air ambulance in the air.
Traffic trying to access Stand Lane from Ringley Road and Radcliffe New Road were met with road closed signs. Residents who lived within the cordon were told they would not be able to park outside their homes.
Bus services were also affected. A local councillor said there have been a number of collisions on Stand Lane in recent months.
"This road has been really bad over the last 12 months - there have been lots of crashes recently," Radcliffe West Coun Gareth Staples-Jones said. "There was only just a serious incident there a few months ago which involved four people.
"We’ve put a new crossing in the area to try and help slow down traffic but it’s really bad at the moment. There’s a school and a church nearby."
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