Man dies and another seriously injured after crash in Manchester
A car crashed into a telephone mast in Gorton in the early hours
An investigation's underway after a man died and two other men were taken to hospital, following a crash in east Manchester.
Police were called shortly before 2:50am on Tuesday 12 July to a report of a collision between a blue Range Rover and a telephone mast on Hyde Road, Gorton - near the junction of Debdale Lane heading away from the City Centre.
A 23-year-old man, believed to be the front seat passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers are supporting his family.
A man – thought to be the driver – is in hospital for treatment to serious but not life-threatening injuries, and a second passenger suffered minor injuries. Both remain at hospital.
Current enquiries have suggested that a grey Audi A3 may also have been involved in the incident and a 23-year-old woman – understood to be the driver - has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody for questioning at this time.
GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for anyone who may have seen the two cars driving in the Gorton area to get in touch to help their investigation.
Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have footage, including dashcam, mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage from the area in the moments before the collision took place.
Sergeant Andrew Page said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating incident – particularly the family of the man who sadly lost his life, and we are doing all we can to support them at this awful time.
“We’re working to piece together the circumstances behind this incident and will be conducting a full and thorough investigation to ensure that no stone is left unturned to establish exactly what has happened here.
“While we have one woman in custody, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area in the early hours – or who may have footage from around that time that could end up being crucial to this investigation.”