AN ELDERLY man and woman have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle.

Police were called to a "serious road traffic collision" in Swan Lane, Hindley Green on Monday evening shortly before 7pm.

Two pedestrians, a man aged 91 and a woman aged 89, were taken to hospital.

Police say a 22-year-old woman is helping with their investigation.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers were called at about 6.55pm on Monday, October 18 to a serious road traffic collision at Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan.

"Two pedestrians, a man aged 91 and an 89-year-old woman, are in hospital with serious injuries.

"A 22-year-old woman is in custody and helping police with their enquiries.

"Anyone with information or dashcam footage should call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2687-18/10/2021.

"Information can also be reported online or by using the Live Chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

"If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."