Two teenagers fight for their lives after being hit by an out-of-control car

Two teenagers are fighting for their lives in hospital after a car hit a curb and hit them in Manchester city center last night.

They were hit by a Toyota Yaris which “lost control” near Deansgate Locks. According to police, the car collided with another car, went over the curb and then crashed into a second car. Two pedestrians, a young man and a young woman, both 18 years old, were critically injured in the incident.

The incident happened around 10.30pm last night when the popular area was packed with revelers. 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 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.

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Following an “initial investigation”, police said the Toyota Yaris was traveling along Whitworth Street West after exiting Deansgate when it “lost control” before colliding with a Vauxhall Corsa. The Yaris struck a curb and then collided with other road vehicles and a Kia Sportage.

“Regrettably, this also resulted in a collision involving two pedestrians, an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, and both remain in hospital with life-threatening injuries,” GMP said 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, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Since this incident we have carried out our investigation overnight and are now in a position to appeal to the public who were in the area for eyewitness accounts and footage.

“We understand there were numerous witnesses to the incident due to the location at the time and would urge you to come forward if we have not already spoken to you.”

“As part of our investigation, it is important for us to fully understand the moment before the serious collision to ensure we can provide the necessary answers to the victims’ families, who are currently still receiving treatment.”

Anyone with information or details 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 via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.