A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a truck in Bolton. The smash happened on Manchester Road in the Westhoughton area at around 12.30pm yesterday (Tuesday).
Police officers, paramedics and fire crews raced to the incident and closed off the road. The rider of the motorbike - a 33-year-old man - was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after being left with critical injuries.
His family are being supported by officers, police said. READ MORE: Woman stabbed in broad daylight - another woman has been arrested The driver of the truck - a man aged in his 60s - was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was later released under investigation. As part of their investigation, police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
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