Two teenagers are currently fighting for their lives following a horrifying incident where they were struck by a car that had spun out of control. The incident involved an 18-year-old man and woman who were critically injured when a Toyota Yaris lost control near Deansgate Locks in Manchester. The car collided with another vehicle, mounted the pavement, and then hit a second vehicle. The young pedestrians are now battling life-threatening injuries in hospital after the city centre incident that took place at 10.30 pm last night.
Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and have confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old woman at the scene. The Greater Manchester Police responded to the incident on Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks, where the arrest was made. Initial investigations suggest that the Toyota Yaris was travelling down Whitworth Street West when it lost control, collided with a Vauxhall Corsa, mounted the kerb, and collided with other items on the street and a Kia Sportage.
A GMP statement revealed, “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 deemed life-threatening.” A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
Detective Constable Simon Venguedasalon from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit has made a public plea for assistance, urging any witnesses or individuals with footage of the incident to come forward. He highlighted the importance of understanding the events leading up to the collision to provide answers to the victims’ loved ones as they receive treatment.
As the investigation continues, more information is being sought from eyewitnesses to piece together the moments before the tragic collision. Daily Record readers can keep updated by joining the newspaper’s WhatsApp community for the latest news straight to their messages.
The heartfelt appeal for information stands in the wake of this devastating incident, underscoring the need for cooperation from the public to assist authorities in understanding the sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome. The thoughts of the community are with the young victims and their families as they fight for recovery from this harrowing ordeal.