Two teenagers fighting for their life after car 'loses control' and hits them

Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks
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Two teenagers were today fighting for their lives after they were hit by an ‘out of control’ car. Police officers were called to Whitworth Street West, near Deansgate Locks, in Manchester city centre, at around 10.30pm on Saturday.

The area is home to a number bars and nightclubs and was packed with partygoers last night. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a Toyota Yaris was travelling down Whitworth Street West, after exiting Deansgate when it ‘lost control’ and crashed into a Vauxhall Corsa.

The Yaris then mounted a kerb and collided with a man and a woman, along with a Kia Sportage and other items on the street, the MEN reports. GMP have urged anyone who saw the incident to come forward.

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In a statement, the force said: "In the process two pedestrians, an 18-year-old man and 18-year-old woman, were also sadly collided with and both remain in hospital with injuries which are deemed life-threatening.” A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Detective Constable Simon Venguedasalon, of GMP's serious collision investigation unit, said: “Since this incident we have conducted our enquiries overnight and are now in a position to appeal to the public who were in the area for any eyewitness accounts and footage.

"We understand at the time, due to the location, plenty of witnesses to the incident and would urge them to come forward if we haven’t spoken to you yet.

"As part of our investigation we are keen to understand fully the moment leading up to the serious collision to ensure we can provide the necessary answers to the loved ones of the victims who are currently still receiving treatment.”

Anyone with information or detail is asked to call GMP directly on 0161 856 4741 or via 101 quoting incident 3525 of 28/09/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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