Investigators appeal for more information following road traffic collision in City Centre

Happening at around 10:30pm on Saturday 28 September 2024, our officers were called to Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks.

Initial enquiries suggest a Toyota Yaris was traveling down Whitworth Street West, coming off Deansgate, when it lost control before colliding with a Vauxhall Corsa and then mounting a kerb, colliding with other street items and a Kia Sportage.

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 our 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 were in the area near 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 0161 856 4741 direct or 101 quoting incident 3525 of 28/09/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.