A man is dead after his car smashed into a building in Leigh early this morning.

Emergency services were called to a collision on Wigan Road in Leigh, with reports of a Nissan crashing into a building.

A 39-year-old man was helped by members of the public and the emergency services, but later died of his injuries.

Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the crash and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

In a statement, they said: ‘At around 3.05 am, emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Wigan Road, close to the junction of Nel Pan Lane.

‘It is believed that the vehicle, a Nissan, had been travelling eastbound along Wigan Road before colliding with a building.

‘It is not believed that any other vehicles were involved.’ Last week

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