A MAN has died after crashing his car into a wall.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Renault Clio hit the wall, close to Lobden Golf Club, at around 4am yesterday morning.

The 38-year-old driver from Whitworth suffered fatal injuries.

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He was initially taken to Royal Oldham Hospital by ambulance but was later pronounced dead.

The passenger, a 35-year-old woman from Whitworth, suffered suspected pelvic and rib injuries. She is in a stable condition at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Sgt Tracey Ward from the Road Policing Unit said: “This is a tragic incident where a man has sadly lost his life and a woman has been left with some serious injuries. Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this incredibly sad and difficult time.

“If you saw anything or have any information that could help us with our investigation, please get in touch with us by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 191 of today (November 1st).