Bonfire Night horror as SIX people injured in hit and run on Manchester street

Six people were injured after being hit by a car in a horror hit and run on Bonfire Night.

Emergency services were called to reports of a vehicle striking pedestrians on Bob Massey Close in Openshaw at around 8.30pm.

It is understood people had been gathering in the street for Bonfire Night celebrations when the vehicle was driven into a number of pedestrians. One person claimed his daughter was attending a bonfire.

Six people were taken to hospital from the scene with injuries.

The driver failed to stop at the scene after the crash. Emergency services taped off the area amid investigations into the horror crash.

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Officers on patrol later arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, assault on an emergency worker, possession with intent to supply and failing to stop for police.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police responded shortly after 8.30pm earlier this evening (5 November 2024) to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrians on Bob Massey Close in Openshaw.

"Emergency services attended an six people were reported to have suffered injuries and were taken to hospital.

"The vehicle that collided with the pedestrians failed to stop at the scene following the collision. Enquiries remain ongoing and a scene is in place on Bob Massey Close whilst officers carry out their enquiries.

"Anyone with any information is urged to contact police online, if able, at www.gmp.police.uk or call 101, quoting incident reference number 3531 of 5/11/24."