Two teenagers fighting for life after being hit by 'out of control' car

Two teenagers are fighting for their lives in hospital after a car mounted a kerb and struck them in Manchester city centre last night.

They were hit by a Toyota Yaris which 'lost control' and near Deansgate Locks. The car collided with another car, mounted the kerb and then ploughed into a second car, according to police. Two pedestrians, a young man and woman, both 18, were critically injured during the incident.

The incident happened at around 10.30pm last night when the popular area was packed with revellers. An investigation is underway. In a statement, Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers were called to Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks at around 10.30pm. A woman, 30, was arrested at the scene.

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After 'initial enquiries', the force said the Toyota Yaris was traveling down Whitworth Street West, after exiting Deansgate, when it 'lost control' before colliding with a Vauxhall Corsa. The Yaris mounted a kerb and then collided 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," said GMP in its statement.

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 via 101 quoting incident 3525 of 28/09/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.