Man and woman fighting for life after being hit by 'out of control' car on busy street

A young man and woman, both aged 18, were left critically injured and are now fighting for their lives in hospital after a vehicle 'lost control' in Manchester, with a woman arrested at the scene

Two teenagers are fighting for their lives after being hit by an "out of control" car.

A young man and woman, both 18, were critically injured during an incident involving a Toyota Yaris which "lost control" near Deansgate Locks, Manchester. The car collided with another car, mounted the kerb and then hit a second vehicle. The two pedestrians hit by the car are fighting for their lives in hospital.

The city centre incident happened at 10.30pm last night with police confirming an investigation into the incident is now underway. A statement from the force has confirmed the arrest of a woman, aged 30, at the scene.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed officers were called to Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks where the arrest was made. After "initial enquiries," police say the Toyota Yaris was travelling down Whitworth Street West when it "lost control" and collided with a Vauxhall Corsa. The Yaris then mounted a kerb and collided with other street items and a Kia Sportage.

A GMP statement read: "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, Manchester Evening News reported.

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.