Officers have made an arrest following a hit-and-run which left a 64-year-old man fighting for his life. Greater Manchester Police says the man remains in a critical condition at hospital tonight (November 3).
24.10.2023 - 12:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A stretch of a main road in Salford was closed off by police following a crash involving a woman 'on a scooter'.
The crash, between the woman and a vehicle, happened at around 11am this morning (Tuesday) on Albion Street. Officers closed off the road in both directions between the M602 and the A6 Broad Street, according to traffic alert service Inrix.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said the woman, who was 'on a scooter', suffered minor injuries. She was taken to hospital from the scene 'as a precaution'.
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It has not yet been confirmed whether any arrests were made. No further details on the crash have been released at this stage.
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