A man has been arrested after a bus crash beside Piccadilly Gardens that left a dozen people injured, with one woman currently fighting for her life in hospital.
30.09.2023 - 09:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been arrested after a woman was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run on Blackpool Promenade.
The woman - aged in her 40s - was struck by a Jaguar F-Pace as she crossed the tram tracks near The Dutchman hotel at around 11.35pm last night (Friday). She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
She remains there for treatment, Lancashire Police said. The driver of the Jaguar failed to stop at the scene but was pulled over a short time later.
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He was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. The man - aged in his 40s - remains in custody for questioning.
Police are now appealing for any witnesses of the crash to come forward. Sgt Daniel Gunn, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "This collision has left a woman with some very serious injuries, and I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision itself, or the vehicle before or after the collision, to get in touch.
"I would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, Ring doorbell, dashcam or mobile footage."
Anyone who can help should call 101 quoting log 1760 of Sept 29 or you can email [email protected].
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