Man dies after car collides with bollard

Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Chancellor Lane in Ardwick

One man died and other occupants of the same car ended up in a critical condition in hospital after a serious collision in Manchester.

At around 7am yesterday morning (Sunday), police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Chancellor Lane in Ardwick, Manchester.

Within minutes, officers attended the scene, and it was established that a car travelling from the direction of the city centre lost control before colliding with a bollard, with no other vehicles involved.

Emergency services also attended and medically assessed the occupants of the vehicle at the scene.

Four people were taken to hospital for treatment, but despite the best efforts of medics, a 26-year-old male has passed away as a result of his injuries.

Three occupants, aged 23, 24 and 29 years, have suffered life-threatening injuries. 

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the accident during the early hours to get in touch to help their investigation.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV/doorbell footage from the area in the moments leading up to and before the collision took place.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 713 of 4/12/22.

Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function at: www.gmp.police.uk, or anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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