TWO people were ‘seriously injured’ in a hit-and-run.

Police in Widnes have arrested a 25-year-old man from Widnes following a crash in the town.

Officers were called to the crash on Leigh Avenue, involving a black Mercedes and a grey Audi A1, at around 11.50pm on Friday night (October 11).

The occupants of the Mercedes fled the scene while two people in the Audi, a man and a woman, were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have made one arrest in relation to the incident but are now appealing for further information.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fail to stop collision in Widnes.

“At around 11.50pm on Friday police were called to reports of a collision on Leigh Avenue, Widnes.

“Officers attended the scene and found there had been a collision between two cars, a Black Mercedes and a grey Audi A1.

“The occupants of the Mercedes had fled the scene on foot. The occupants of the Audi, a man and a woman, both sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital.

“A 25-year-old man from Widnes has since been arrested in relation to the incident, he is currently being held in police custody.

“Enquiries in relation to the collision remain ongoing and anyone with any information or video footage is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1938093, or visit www.cheshire.poice.uk/tell-us.”