A WOMAN has tragically died after she collapsed while crossing the road and was hit by a car on Christmas Day.

       Police said a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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       A woman was hit by a car after collapsing in a street in Bolton

       He has since been released under investigation.

       Police rushed to the scene in Bolton after they were called at 7.05 pm on December 25.

       Officers said the woman had been a pedestrian who collapsed while crossing the road.

       After collapsing she was hit by a car, the Manchester Evening News reported.

       Police are urging any witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.

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       PC Phil Collingwood, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Firstly, I'd like to offer our condolences to the woman's family.

       "Our investigation is ongoing - I appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage which may assist us to get in touch as soon as possible."

       The roads in the area were closed off after the incident.

       Anyone with information about the collision should contact the police by calling 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1936 of December 25, 2021.