It is believed the car drove through the gate of the fairground before those inside ran away, leaving the car 'still running on full lock and in gear'.
It is believed the car drove through the gate of the fairground before those inside ran away, leaving the car "still running on full lock and in gear".
A 42-year-old woman was struck and suffered serious injuries, while the people inside the car fled the scene, GMP said.The incident has been referred to the force's Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.In a post on social media, the company said: "At around 8:30pm tonight an incident occurred whilst we were open at Hindley.
"From what we have been told one lady has been injured and a man. Police and ambulance crews were immediately on site. The fair was open as normal on Sunday. Two young men have since been arrested in connection with the crash. "The vehicle drove onto Cross Street and then Morris Street before entering a funfair. The vehicle then collided with a member of the public, leaving her with serious injuries, although these are thankfully not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.
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