61-year-old man killed by truck in Wigan hospital

A tragic incident occurred in Wigan on Wednesday morning, March 19. A 61-year-old man was killed after being struck by a truck in the car park of Wigan Hospital. The accident happened around 9:35 am in the Freckleton Street car park, which is currently under construction. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the incident, a 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Police maintained a strong presence at the site throughout the day for ongoing investigations. The Health and Safety Executive is also looking into the incident. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the details of the tragic event. A spokesperson stated that despite the efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian could not be saved. An investigation is now underway in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive.