A MAN has been charged in connection with a collision in Bromley Cross.

Christopher Marr, aged 23, of Stone Street, Bolton, has been charged with dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without a licence, driving without insurance and failing to provide a specimen.

Marr is due to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court today.

The incident happened just before 2.45am on Sunday. Police were called to Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, following reports of a crash.

Officers found a red Volkswagen Golf had collided with a group of teenagers and a lamppost.

Four of the teenagers were taken to hospital.

A 15-year-old girl remains in hospital in a serious condition and a 15-year-old boy remains in hospital with leg injuries and a fractured skull.

A 33-year-old woman who was in the car was also taken to hospital and remains there with serious injuries.