A 23-year-old man has died after a Range Rover crashed into a phone mast near the centre of Manchester.
A second passenger in the car that crashed, on the A57 Hyde Road in Gorton, sustained minor injuries. Both remain in hospital at this time.According to the Manchester Evening News, current enquiries have suggested that a grey Audi A3 may also have been involved in the incident and a 23-year-old woman, understood to be the driver, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody for questioning at this time.
Emergency services are currently on scene after the crash that happened at about 3am this morning . A closure has been put in place between Chapman Street and Reddish Lane, affecting traffic in and out of Manchester City Centre. Transport for Greater Manchester has urged travellers to use alternative routes. The road is expected to be closed for some time.
Sergeant Andrew Page, of Greater Manchester SCIU, said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating incident – particularly the family of the man who sadly lost his life, and we are doing all we can to support them at this awful time. “We’re working to piece together the circumstances behind this incident and will be conducting a full and thorough investigation to ensure that no stone is left unturned to establish exactly what has happened here. While we have one woman in custody, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area in the early hours – or who may have footage from around that time that could end up being crucial to this investigation.
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