Man killed by truck in Wigan hospital car park

A tragic incident occurred in Wigan where a 61-year-old man was killed in a hospital car park. The event took place on the morning of March 19 at around 9:35 AM. Emergency services responded quickly, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a truck. The car park, located at Freckleton Street, is currently closed to the public due to ongoing construction of a new multi-storey parking facility. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a 58-year-old man has been arrested. He is suspected of gross negligence manslaughter. Police maintained a strong presence at the site for investigation purposes. The Health and Safety Executive has also begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.