A TEENAGE boy has been killed and his friend is in a critical condition following a collision in Oldham this morning.

A grey Vauxhall Insignia is thought to have collided with a bicycle at around 2.55am.

The car then fled the scene.

Just five minutes later the police received another report a Vauxhall Insignia had collided with a Skoda Octavia taxi in Failsworth.

The driver is then fled the scene on foot.

A 27-year-man was later arrested nearby on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving.

The boys on the cycle, aged 17 and 19, were taken to hospital where the younger lad later died of his injuries.

The 19-year-old is in a critical condition.

Cops have placed a cordon around the accident area on the A62 Oldham Road.

Inspector Danny Byrne, of Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a horrific set of events that tragically took the life of a teenager and has left another fighting for his life and we are doing all we can to support their families at this unimaginably difficult time.

“We immediately deployed several resources to the scenes and while we have a man in custody, our enquiries are still in the early stages and remain ongoing.

“I would urge anyone with any information to get in touch.

"If you think you saw the Insignia in the area last night or witnessed either of these collisions, please call police as soon as possible.”