Arrest after car park construction site death

A man has been arrested after a 61-year-old pedestrian was hit by a truck and later died on a construction site, police have said.

It happened during works in a car park near Wigan's Royal Albert Edward Infirmary on Freckleton Street at about 09:35 GMT on Wednesday.

Greater Manchester Police said the man died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services, and a joint investigation involving police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been launched.

A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, the force added.

The car park is currently closed while a new multi-storey car park is being built.

The HSE said: "We are aware of the incident and are working with police."

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